Labels

I’ve been wanting to discuss this for a while but I couldn’t officially do it until today.

Today my 3 1/2 year old wonderful son, was diagnosed with Autism. He is moderate on the autism spectrum. That doesn’t change a single thing, except for the relief that we can now get him additional help if needed, much more easily! And he will forever be able to access those resources for help if he ever wants.

So all in all, what I’m saying, is that I am relieved to finally have that official diagnosis. It has been years traveling and traversing this winding road, we have finally arrived!

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Being labeled with a condition

I have heard so many people say that they didn’t want to give a label to their condition. As if it was an embarrassment. But my mindset is different on that.

If anything, you should proudly acknowledge them. Because having a condition, like my son, or ones like myself (migraines, scoliosis, and endometriosis) means that you are an amazing fighter!!

You’ve gone through such obstacles and hurdles to be able to live, to have a life. You should be so incredibly proud of yourself for living life and doing things you love despite the pain, or difficulties.

I doesn’t matter what condition you may have, you are still stronger than ever, because you are here, despite the condition trying to hold you back or pin you down.

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I don’t condone using your conditions as excuses for being lazy, or a bad person. But don’t be ashamed of yourself. Be incredibly proud of yourself for pushing through all the difficulties that you’ve endured. Others may not understand, but you are strong! And don’t you ever forget that!

~A