"You're so strong. That's why God gave him/her to you."
I get this coupled with "and with your background. You're just so good with him". (worked with the autism population in a school for 7 years. Plus another 2 years in a group home.)
I suppose on paper I look qualified for the job. I don't remember applying for it. I don't think anyone in their right mind would.
"But you worked with these kids???"
Yes and then they went home and so did I. Two separate homes. And I got nights and weekends off plus paid vacations.
This does not make me the perfect parent. No parent is. I'm no saint. I cuss to much. I have zippo patience and have been known to say horrible things.
I am no autism angel. I have crap days too. (shit! I cursed again. Dammit! ugh!)
Strong enough? Pffft! Funny enough? Yeah, I'll give ya that one.
And not just funny looking. ;-)
I get this coupled with "and with your background. You're just so good with him". (worked with the autism population in a school for 7 years. Plus another 2 years in a group home.)
I suppose on paper I look qualified for the job. I don't remember applying for it. I don't think anyone in their right mind would.
"But you worked with these kids???"
Yes and then they went home and so did I. Two separate homes. And I got nights and weekends off plus paid vacations.
This does not make me the perfect parent. No parent is. I'm no saint. I cuss to much. I have zippo patience and have been known to say horrible things.
I am no autism angel. I have crap days too. (shit! I cursed again. Dammit! ugh!)
Strong enough? Pffft! Funny enough? Yeah, I'll give ya that one.
And not just funny looking. ;-)