The role of parents is to pave the way for their children. The hardest part is admitting that your child is special. Many parents struggle with denial, refusing to accept it, or even trying to hide it, believing their child is just fine. But the sooner you acknowledge and accept the situation, the sooner you can take action and find ways to support your child.
There are child development centers that can help run tests to see if your child is developing as expected for their age. If not, the best thing to do is find the right treatment that suits your child's needs. It's okay if our children are born with delays; what matters is that we're there to help them move forward, progress, and catch up with their peers.
Be kind to these children because they often have more sensitive feelings than others. Glory once asked, "Mom, why are you feeling sad?" even though her mother's face showed no sign of it. But it was true—Glory's mother was overwhelmed with a lot on her plate at the time. Who says these children don't know how their parents feel? Who says they're unaware or unfeeling?
These children just need practice expressing what's in their heads and hearts, through words and actions. And that takes the support of the people around them, the ones they love and who love them back.
Oh, and here's some good news—six years after starting her strict diet, Glory had another food allergy test. Previously, her egg allergy score was a six out of six, meaning her allergy was severe. But after six years without eggs, her score dropped to a three out of six. The doctor said Glory could now eat eggs once a week. She could also enjoy chicken noodles, birthday cake, bread, yogurt, ice cream, and other delicious treats, but in limited amounts, like once a week. That was more than enough to make Glory's family happy.
Keep fighting, moms and dads who have special children. May you find a clear path forward for yourselves and your children, helping them grow to their fullest potential, catch up with what they've missed, and eventually spread their wings and soar, just like their friends. May God be with you every step of the way.
With lots of love,
Ohana Joy (#StoryTellingGarden)
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Different World
Short StoryA story inspired by real events, with names and places changed for privacy. Through this story, I hope that all beloved readers will understand more about the special needs-kid, accept and love them just as the way they are. For all mothers with spe...
