I may not have “gotten” it, but friends don’t need to “get” it. They just need to show you support. I hadn’t shown him support and it hurt to realize 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: Self Doubt
My Creaky Bones
There are so many pops and cracks, you’d think I was a walking pile of rap music record albums.
Other People’s Kids
I want her to be a good person, not just to me, but to everyone.
The Mess In The Mirror
“Who has seen me today? Did I talk to people like this? What is wrong with my face? Am I freakin’ melting?!”
Raising Better Parents
The world outside may be cruel, but behind our front door, there’s no fear, judgment, or shame. There’s unconditional love.
The Ghosts of Our Broken Washers
I’ve had a lot of broken washing machines in my life. Only one was literal and the rest were all figurative.
How I Thought Raising A Child With Autism Would Be
The scariest part was never about what he would or wouldn’t do.
Sad For No Reason
We’re not supposed to talk about these moments. We’re supposed to pretend they don’t happen and hide them behind our shiny social media accounts.
Doubters Don’t Define You
No one has to validate your happiness. You just have to feel it.
Me And My Martyr Complex
It’s a mixture of bad advice growing up and a few too many times where I felt that I was putting other people out with my presence.
