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Clouds Passing

(5,223 posts)
51. A moving story.
Sat Mar 15, 2025, 08:56 PM
Mar 2025

My son was autistic and gifted with intelligence and music. He was misdiagnosed beyond too many times and never diagnosed correctly by mainstream psych. He eventually diagnosed himself accurately yet it was too late. I honor him and his struggle.

Thank you kimbutgar for doing the real work. Compassion and Peace.

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Bummer ProfessorGAC Mar 2025 #1
Republican lack of values republianmushroom Mar 2025 #2
republican lack of simple decency bsiebs Mar 2025 #5
Worse Than Ever Baron2024 Mar 2025 #52
I am not religious, DENVERPOPS Mar 2025 #55
True but now any Old School republican sits there with their mouths shut, not saying a word. republianmushroom Mar 2025 #60
Yep Baron2024 Mar 2025 #62
Once when I was studying for my Masters in senseandsensibility Mar 2025 #3
When my son was diagnosed with autism and was put in this special pre k class kimbutgar Mar 2025 #4
You deserve accolades senseandsensibility Mar 2025 #17
. BoRaGard Mar 2025 #6
You have a heavy burden my friend but you still brought light, love, and laughter into some children's world Botany Mar 2025 #7
Gutting the special education support angrychair Mar 2025 #8
Doturd is too fucking stupid to do that......there's no money in it for him. AZ8theist Mar 2025 #46
There Is A Book Baron2024 Mar 2025 #53
I spent over 23 years driving kids to and from school. love_katz Mar 2025 #9
Well said. Evolve Dammit Mar 2025 #49
Thank you for your love for these sweet little ones Sun-Moon Mar 2025 #10
I wish you were. barbtries Mar 2025 #11
Love this, love you. Passages Mar 2025 #12
My oldest grandchild (age 20) is high-functioning autistic and currently lives with us. mommymarine2003 Mar 2025 #13
You're fortunate kimbutgar Mar 2025 #14
Oh my. Doodles Mar 2025 #15
Good on you for helping these poor kids. As an aside spooky3 Mar 2025 #16
I asked the aides about that and when he went into the bathroom again I found the ointment and she put it on him. kimbutgar Mar 2025 #20
Great! Nt spooky3 Mar 2025 #22
RFK Jr says all that's needed is a good diet and exercise. Gimpyknee Mar 2025 #18
I Hope You Continue To Do This modrepub Mar 2025 #19
In my early years I worked in Wall Street firms kimbutgar Mar 2025 #21
You did good. cksmithy Mar 2025 #23
What a life fulfilling day yesterday must've been JMCKUSICK Mar 2025 #24
You have "empathy" which is devalued by people like musk/trump/putin/thiel/etc. erronis Mar 2025 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author kimbutgar Mar 2025 #29
My parents always said when I was growing up to treat people like I'd want to be treated. kimbutgar Mar 2025 #30
You are a benefit beyond words to those children. moniss Mar 2025 #26
Good info. And you do not pre-date the Pharaohs! Evolve Dammit Mar 2025 #50
Oh my heart! Thank you for sharing this poignant experience. KitFox Mar 2025 #27
What a wonderful story! kimbutgar Mar 2025 #31
Thanks for what you do. Greyhead Mar 2025 #28
I was so angry when I heard that quote recently kimbutgar Mar 2025 #34
It's heavy to ponder the future wendyb-NC Mar 2025 #32
I agree! WVGIRL Mar 2025 #33
The teacher was so happy when she made the request and I accepted. kimbutgar Mar 2025 #35
90% nowforever Mar 2025 #36
I work in a resource room now, but have worked in severe and profound set up too. I am GPV Mar 2025 #37
Can you... oldsoldierfadingfast Mar 2025 #38
You're not being hyperbolic. BBbats Mar 2025 #39
My d-i-l owns a Montessori school that is inclusive nolabear Mar 2025 #40
When my son was in middle school in 6th grade in public school it was awful kimbutgar Mar 2025 #43
So true. And many teachers would love it. nolabear Mar 2025 #47
Your fears are well-founded. hay rick Mar 2025 #41
The number of children with disabilities is increasing in this country. kimbutgar Mar 2025 #44
I'm overwhelmed by the way you put kindness and compassion into action, kimbutgar. Aristus Mar 2025 #42
Thank you kimbutgar Mar 2025 #45
Bless you for your compassion. Evolve Dammit Mar 2025 #48
A moving story. Clouds Passing Mar 2025 #51
Thanks kimbutgar Baron2024 Mar 2025 #54
What cuts? Littlered Mar 2025 #56
Bless you. Ilsa Mar 2025 #57
I'm so sorry kimbutgar Mar 2025 #61
❤️ littlemissmartypants Mar 2025 #58
We need OODLES of stories along these lines. More Testimonials!!! calimary Mar 2025 #59
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