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MY LONG OVERDUE RL UPDATE

Jan 02, 2007 21:25

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dawn_felagund January 3 2007, 02:35:13 UTC

Jenni, my thoughts are always, always with you and your family. I know that it must have been rough with Sean's diagnosis, but I think that you have a good outlook. You're right: his diagnosis means that he can get the help and support that he needs to function. I think I mentioned that my cousin's little boy is also autistic, and honestly, it's hard to even tell. The only reason--seeing him at Thanksgiving--that I knew was because I remember that he was diagnosed around the same time as I was doing my course in child psychopathology. So that was of some interest, then, professionally. Otherwise, I would have thought that he was just a "normal" little boy, just a little quieter than most ( ... )

digdigil January 4 2007, 01:46:39 UTC

Thank you, Dawn, as always. You are right. It is difficult to "see" autism on the outside unless you happen to witness an autistic kid having a meltdown or doing some of their weird, obsessive-compulsive things. (Like collecting things and stuffing their pockets with them. Or staring for hours at lights.)

Also, how wonderful to find such a caregiver. In this day and age, that is truly precious!

I was very, very lucky.

I am looking forward to hearing more about the ongoing saga of Ed and His Boyfriend Stuart. I'm surprised to hear that they're still together! Last I recall, wasn't Stuart getting on Ed's nerves? Well, I look forward to it. ;)

LOL. Yes, but wait until you hear the latest. I'll probably post it on Sunday when I have time.

I am sending lots of love and *hugs* and sexy Fingon and Caranthir to do stripteases for you! >:^)

Really?????!! Together??? Or separately?

dawn_felagund January 4 2007, 02:27:32 UTC

Whatever you want.... >:^D

Speaking of, if you didn't get it, I wrote you a little something Fingon/Caranthir for the holidays....

digdigil January 4 2007, 02:33:56 UTC

What???? Where the hell is it????

I've been following your posts. Why didn't I see it????

Sheeeeesh!

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parallelkites January 3 2007, 03:52:57 UTC

I'm so sorry about your son, but at least you know what's going on and can help him through it. x

digdigil January 4 2007, 01:47:31 UTC

Yeah, thanks, Melissa, and it's probably not going to be as bad as I initially thought. But we'll see.

lenine2 January 3 2007, 04:09:26 UTC

It's good to see you here again, even though the news isn't the best. It sounds like Sean has a great day care situation on top of the new school, which has got to be worth its weight in gold. I hope the best for you and him. (And I have to admit I'm dying to hear the scoop on Ed and Stuart.)

digdigil January 4 2007, 01:48:41 UTC

Thanks, Lenine. And hoo boy, just wait until you hear the latest hilarious scoop on Stuarted.

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digdigil January 4 2007, 01:52:12 UTC

Thanks, Nienna. I appreciate you taking the time to hook me up with your friend. I would love to talk to someone else with the same problem. I also have a friend on my flist with an autistic child.

LOL. Have you not read my other posts on Ed and Stuart? (Tongue-in-cheek, of course. But the two of them are so funny.)

Oh no, I would officially like to give myself a kick up the arse so I could finish the Caranthir story. I mean, I'm that close to it but haven't touched it for weeks. I really must dig it out and just write the damn thing! I outlined it and all I need to do is flesh it out.

Thank you for being so kind.

ann_arien January 3 2007, 07:47:56 UTC

Oh, Jen, I had a feeling that you must be having a lot going on in your life, since we haven't heard from you for so long. I'm so sorry to hear about Sean and I can only imagine what a blow it must have been. But if there is help and the possibility for him to recover through therapy and special care, then we should all keep our fingers crossed for him and for you. Don't you even think that you've been a bad mother or something. You are one of the nicest and most thoughtful people I know and you love your children dearly, so don't you dare blame yourself for anything. My thoughts and best wishes are always with you and it is good to hear from you even if the news is worrisome. You and Sean and the whole family will weather this and come out stronger. *huge hugs*

Ed&Stuart? He, he... that should be fun to hear... I hope. I look forward to your next posts and hearing from you in any way. I miss you something dreadful. Take care and be strong.

digdigil January 4 2007, 01:54:10 UTC

Awwww....thanks, Alina. Thank you so much. You are such a sweetie. I am sure that everything will seem much less dramatic in the future. I have a lot to learn about autism. Things should get better as Sean gets older.

Yeah, Ed and Stuart continue to make me laugh with their antics. I'll post the latest story(ies) on Sunday.