08/10/2026
We’ll face autism together, Adam.
I want you to always remember that your diagnosis does not define your worth. You are not less because you’re autistic. You never were, and you never will be.
You have strengths that you may not even recognise in yourself yet. I hope that one day, you’ll see yourself through my eyes and realise just how incredible you are.
I know autism comes with challenges. Some we’ve overcome, some we’re still learning to navigate, and some we may have to face for the rest of our lives.
Yknow, I still remember how my heart broke when the doctor told us that you might never speak, that you might struggle to make friends, and that life might look very different for you.
I remember wondering if I’d ever hear you call me Mommy. If you’d ever be able to tell me about your day, share your feelings, or simply tell me that you love me.
But I refused to let anyone write the ending of your story before you had the chance to live it. Look at you now, you've come so far. It just proves that giving up was NEVER an option.
I would be lying if I said I’ve never imagined a “normal” life for you. I’ve wished for an easier life for you, but never a different you. Honestly, our life doesn't have to look like everyone else's.
Perhaps my greatest fear is knowing that mom & dad won’t always be around to support you, protect you, or explain you to a world that doesn’t always understand.
So while I still can, I’ll keep teaching you, learning from you, advocating for you, and helping you find your own way in this world.
Believe it or not, at such a young age, your sister Ayra has grown to have so much awareness, understanding, empathy, kindness and acceptance, towards your autism and even towards her classmate with special needs. That itself makes me emotional.
I hope you grow up knowing that there’s no shame in being autistic. You don’t have to change who you are to be accepted, loved, or worthy. You are enough.
Most importantly, your family loves you for who you are deeply 🤍
