Our kids look “normal” and it is only upon further observation of their behaviour that one will notice that something is amiss, because the disorder does not necessarily present physically. 

The loneliness and “fog” of the journey deepens. One is faced with having to challenge perceptions, family, co-parenting, siblings, the church, extended family, friends, and the community at large. 

In our earlier years on the journey, I was frustrated by my sons randomly undressing in public or hating to be in malls or big crowds. I learnt two important lesson: their skin sensitivity and the art of “scanning” any environment before going there with my kids…continue reading