““Do not be afraid to walk the path that you must go just because you cannot see the end. The path becomes clearer as you continue to go on.” - Unknown”
If I’d have been successful, my gorgeous son would’ve been without a mother. I’d not have met my best friend in person. I’d not have met Christopher, Kimmy, Theo or Ivy. Jaydon probably wouldn’t be riding a bike right now, sure he’s only just nailed it today, but I helped him with that. I’d have died, and left them behind.
6 years, 9 months, 3 weeks and a day.
I’d never have known the love of Jay and his family. I’d never have known the love and support of Ted and Carole, and I’d never have gained an extra set of parents, siblings and aunts and uncles. My brother-in-law and his husband would’ve never taken me to Skye. I’d have died, and not have experienced it all.
6 years, 9 months, 3 weeks and a day.
I’d have never found out that I’m not just “the weird kid in class” and that I am actually Autistic. I’d never have been able to live as the truly authentic, autistic, me. I’d not have discovered my stims or my happy songs/textures. I’d have died, still being the strange kid.
6 years, 9 months, 3 weeks and a day.
There are still days when I get that low, I’d be lying if I said that I don’t have those days anymore. The difference is, on those days, I lay in bed and I just be, being sad. On those days, Jay and Tanya will try everything humanly possible to cheer me up, and most of the time, they succeed. On those days, I drag myself out of bed and I see my gorgeous little mister man.
6 years, 9 months, 3 weeks and a day.
And while I’m not in the best position right now, I know that I’ll be back there soon, living my best life, again, being able to spoil my people. Because as cliché as it is to say it, things do get better, it may take more time than you’re willing to wait, but until it comes, you look forward to the “little things” like the next time you see your friend, or your next cheeseburger.