In a world where we’re constantly learning to embrace diversity, what happens when that diversity hits close to home? Meet our 16-year-old heroine, stuck in a whirlwind of teenage angst and a unique mother-daughter relationship. Her mom, who is autistic, has quirks that often leave her feeling frustrated and misunderstood. From color-coded bookshelves to unintentionally hurtful comments, life with mom is far from easy. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster.
A Colorful Chaos
The Room of Rigidity
The Unchanging Universe
Harsh Reality or Innocent Observation?
Zoom Interruptions
The Unheard Plea
Dad’s Defense ️
An Unwanted Interruption
The Price of Distraction
Old Wounds Reopened
The Aftermath ️
The Accusations Fly ️
The Heartfelt Plea
The Silent Treatment
A Teen’s Struggle: Navigating Life with an Autistic Mom ️
Our 16-year-old protagonist is caught in the crossfire of teenage life and her mom’s autism. From rigid room rules to unintentionally hurtful comments, she’s struggling to find her footing. Her dad, ever the peacemaker, tries to smooth things over, but the tension remains. A Zoom interruption during an important test and a painful memory dredged up during a FaceTime call with a friend add fuel to the fire. Accused of being ableist, she’s left feeling misunderstood and alone. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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