After the Meltdown

What do you do when the meltdown is over?

Do you cry from physical and emotional exhaustion? I do.

Do you take a minute to hate the autism? I do.

Do you worry that you’re doing something wrong, and it’s causing your child’s meltdowns? I do.

Do you wonder at how your child can go from screaming and doing everything he can to hurt you, to acting as though nothing happened? I do.

Do you doubt you have the inner strength it takes to do this again? I do.

Do you pray for your child and yourself? I do.

Do you keep on going despite your physical, spiritual, and emotional weariness? I do.

Do you need a good hug? I do.