My son has autism and I love him exactly as he is but I also grieve the milestones he'll never reach and feel terrible for having that grief.
More people experience this than they realize.
You are learning to hold two truths - that he is perfect as he is and that some dreams must be buried - without letting either diminish the other.
“Where Are You with Integration — not getting over but getting with?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.