I Am a Parent of a Child With Autism

I am a parent of a child with autism

I wonder what goes on in her brain

I hear her voice and it is music

I see her smile and my heart melts

I want her to be happy and healthy

I am a parent of a child with autism



I pretend that all is well

I feel the weight of care-giving

I touch her sweet face and know what perfection is

I worry what will happen after I am gone

I sadden when I think that we still have no answers

I am a parent of a child with autism



I understand that science is slow

I dream that she talks to me

I try to stay strong and positive

I say I love you all day long

I hope not another generation must bear this

I am a parent of a child with autism





by Lynn,

Carrie’s mom