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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 571614" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>So, my baby will be 16 on Saturday. It's such a milestone birthday in my head and while I'm so proud of how hard he has worked to do better, especially lately, I feel some sadness to. General bd stuff like birthday parties with friends are a no go. He has his autism class that day and I thought I'd call and ask them what they thought. </p><p>Then there's the whole season of life thing. Typical kids are driving and he would love to do that. I think that's what pushed me to let him have a phone (he's so proud to be like the other kids even though he doesn't really call anyone).</p><p>I wish I had a do-over on so many things. </p><p>Will he ever have a friend? A real friend who calls him and wants to talk to him? One he won't push away? If he didn't care, I wouldn't. But he wants friends so much. He would love to date (thank heaven not so obsessed these days). I want that for him too. It wouldn't be possible (on his own) now though.</p><p>I walk this ledge ....hopeful that he will find a place in life, enjoy whatever he chooses to do. Has a nice place to live. </p><p>And then feel sad he wont have a family of his own, or maybe even one friend ever. Luckily he's thrilled with acquaintances. He has lots of those! </p><p>Not meaning to whine, just kind of pms-ie and having that sadness that hits sometimes when you see other kids just so easily move on through typical events associated with being a certain age.</p><p></p><p>He wants to go to a new restaurant and I'll invite my family. Last year he shoved my mom after supper and was awful the whole time. He is quite different this time. I think most of his cousins are gone so.could be just adults which might work better. </p><p></p><p>Oh well, not seeking advice or anything, just sharing random thoughts......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 571614, member: 12886"] So, my baby will be 16 on Saturday. It's such a milestone birthday in my head and while I'm so proud of how hard he has worked to do better, especially lately, I feel some sadness to. General bd stuff like birthday parties with friends are a no go. He has his autism class that day and I thought I'd call and ask them what they thought. Then there's the whole season of life thing. Typical kids are driving and he would love to do that. I think that's what pushed me to let him have a phone (he's so proud to be like the other kids even though he doesn't really call anyone). I wish I had a do-over on so many things. Will he ever have a friend? A real friend who calls him and wants to talk to him? One he won't push away? If he didn't care, I wouldn't. But he wants friends so much. He would love to date (thank heaven not so obsessed these days). I want that for him too. It wouldn't be possible (on his own) now though. I walk this ledge ....hopeful that he will find a place in life, enjoy whatever he chooses to do. Has a nice place to live. And then feel sad he wont have a family of his own, or maybe even one friend ever. Luckily he's thrilled with acquaintances. He has lots of those! Not meaning to whine, just kind of pms-ie and having that sadness that hits sometimes when you see other kids just so easily move on through typical events associated with being a certain age. He wants to go to a new restaurant and I'll invite my family. Last year he shoved my mom after supper and was awful the whole time. He is quite different this time. I think most of his cousins are gone so.could be just adults which might work better. Oh well, not seeking advice or anything, just sharing random thoughts...... [/QUOTE]
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