tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8995326396841325838.post8872263738179943788..comments2023-08-29T10:28:36.132-04:00Comments on The A-Word: Growth & HopeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792420884570981804noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8995326396841325838.post-312602924829228592013-12-26T14:37:07.922-05:002013-12-26T14:37:07.922-05:00K is always super off during any big festivities, ...K is always super off during any big festivities, and probably spent more time yesterday either crying or in her room, than she did actually with us, BUT, I've come to accept that's just how it is for her, and her particular brand of autism-driven anxiety. I just let her do what she needs to do, and don't get upset when she gets upset..,THAT growth on my part has probably been the biggest deal. I see a lot of statuses from other autism parents who think the holidays are ruined if their kid has a hard time, or that one good moment is such this dramatic thing. It's hard to explain, but it's just life to us...no drama, no surprises when things go good or bad...it just IS. It's good to get to the point when you just are really in the flow, and it's all OK.Jen Troesterhttp://www.livinglifewithasideofautism.com/noreply@blogger.com