I often say that the world should try to be a little more like my son. We’d all be better for it.
I'm James Guttman, father of two children. One non-verbal with autism and one non stop verbal with attitude. New Posts: Every Monday and Wednesday
Tag: frustration
We’re Going To Miss These Chaos Days
Once again, I learn about the world through his eyes in ways I never would have noticed on my own.
The Social Distance Of An Autism Parent
Some friends have understood. Others haven’t. To be completely honest, sometimes I didn’t either.
For Those Who Judge My Child’s Autism From Afar
Their “expertise”, or lack thereof, isn’t limited to autism and the families affected by it. They will also judge anything else they don’t know.
My Family Deals Girl Scout Cookies
Everyone’s jonesing for that hit of the S’mores. It’s like a town full of Wimpys, promising, “I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a Snickerdoodle today.”
Auto-Pilot Parenting
It’s like getting abducted by a UFO. You went into this awful experience with an absurdly difficult and disgusting task. Next thing you know, it’s 45 minutes later and you’re sitting on the floor finished, with no recollection of how you got there or what you did.
I Feed These Kids Garbage
I want to give lectures about what I was forced to call meals as a child and how we don’t get to choose what we want to eat. But, alas, I’m tired. So I plop the Eggos in the toaster and everyone enjoys their morning.
These Ten Years
Some loved ones are gone because they’re in a better place now. Others are gone because I am.
It’s Alright. It’s O.K.
Sure, there were times that I was wrong. It wasn’t every time, though.
Judged, But Still Standing
Even if I convince them of the truth today, they’ll just believe another lie tomorrow.
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