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No you are not alone. Most "perfect" friends are truly feeling TOTALLY insecure so they MUST act as though they are perfect. I KNOW… read more

I am so happy I found this site. The other parents have seemed so supportive and 'normal'. I haven't seen anyone get… read more

Unfortunately in the social network and in real life. Autism shows your "friends" true colors...

I think it just shows you that people who do not go through what we do just do not have a clue as to how hard it is to have autistic children.… read more

Debbie that message is inspiring... Admit I would love to copy it word for word verbatim! You nailed it sister! (tempted but I won't) :)

Feel free to pass it on. You can just add my name or the link to my blog. I'd be honored!!! I'm glad you liked it. I never really… read more

yes ! so many people think I'm just letting him get away with not being normal, that with proper discipline his behavior will change

It's our job to be the better people and understand that everyone's lives are different. Our problems may be bigger and harder than… read more

debbie. i jsut read your blog. good job!

I just shared it on my facebook! It does speak loudly about what people take for granted! I have relatives included in that!!!

Amen, Debbie!

@ShellyZeimet, I don't hate the world, there are days that it's just harder to have patience and tolerance for ignorance. Everyone… read more

My husband and I always say no one will ever understand our Richie but us. our family member refuse to understand him , its always " how… read more

wow... I can't believe someone has actually SAID this! I don't avoid social networks, exactly, but I did start to avoid my own… read more

@MelissaSweitzerKyle wow u put into words how I have been feeling for a long time. Whenever I get jealous of my perfect/rich/full proof… read more

ok, I am so messed up, I am not jealous of my friends that have their houses cleaned. I am jealous of the ones that clean houses.How do you do… read more

@mytcm, I hear ya! My own sister (who used to be a teacher and "trained" in an inclusive K/1 class for TWO years with 3 kids on the… read more

@ MelissaSweitzerKyle I know exactly what you mean. Your exact feelings are what prompted me to write this question and post this on my blog:
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@debbievergaracaruso hahaha... I already read it. You got it!

Great article! Most people with "perfect" kids have no idea what we go through on a daily basis. We spend all our time with our… read more

I wonder if the mom's and dad's of the "Perfect" kids realize that they will never understand or be as close to their kids… read more

@mytcm, I TOTALLY agree with you!!! @KarenGinny, I know at the end of my life, I will have NO regrets when it comes to my son because I have… read more

you are not alone...

I've unfriended many a person because of this trend. They are cheating on their spouse, they are in debt, and yet they're going out… read more

None of us are alone, thank God. I'm of the opinion God put each of these precious angels in our families and lives because He knew we… read more

YES!!!!

Sometimes,when I am around my friends and their "typical" kids,I find myself recommending(so to speak) the kid with Autism.My 17… read more

@Dawndawn so true.

I don't have perfect or "perfect" friends. Many of my friends and acquaintances either have a loved one with special needs or… read more

Have any of you read "Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid?" Its RAD!! A must read!!

I love that message thank you so much xoxox

@Debbie, thank you for that blog! I'm gonna post it on my facebook..

sometimes you're own relatives(my husband's side) are the one making judgement about our parenting..i've been through a lot… read more

Honey, you're preaching to the choir!!!

Well hopefully, my answer to your question is... If those friends are not really involved in your life, personally. Or are not in similar… read more

I still like Facebook mostly cause I can't play Farmville here.

I don't avoid, I just pick and choose. There are plenty of wonderful, caring, understanding people out there on social networks. Just… read more

@ AndreaRoach, I almost fell out of my chair laughing! You are a hoot!!!

Hmm, I like facebook for different reasons. I have several long time friends that live far away and its a great way to keep up. Also life… read more

I agree. This site is amazing!! I don't have anyone preaching to me about vaccines , or feeling sorry for themselves...like the other… read more

Totally agree! You know, I can't even read parenting magazines any more because it is too depressing. I do like Facebook for the most… read more

I LIKE this question! it made me smile! We were thinking it...& you said it! *high five!*

I feel ya on that! Looking forward to this community being a place where we are all beyond that!

We are struggling with this right now actually. Not even just with a social network, but with our "friends" families as well. Some… read more

There are people who get it and people who don't... as with anything, unfortunately.

I really don't mind hearing about my friends and family's normal kids achievements as long as they don't go on and on about… read more

A lady at church once informed me that she tried to say hello to Ericka but she was just too proud of that new twirly dress to say hello back.… read more

Thank you all! I'm so happy to be part of this social network. I used to check Facebook every morning to see what people I knew where up… read more

I still like facebook. I play scrabble with my son who's in college. Plus I monitor my daughters sight. She hates my doing this. I just… read more

Well the truth is facebook status's are only a glimpse into peoples lives it isnt the whole picture. They may only share the good times… read more

No such thing as "Perfect"...Not with anyone. I saw a bumper sticker that said, "My kid is autistic...What is wrong with… read more

Hi everyone! Thanks so much for your responses! I think my question may have been more relevant to those of us whose kids are relatively… read more

I had at one time close to 600 Facebook friends. Then, I realized that when we had a crisis, not all of them really believed in our family,… read more

Well, if we all remember while participating in sites like this that the answers of personal experiences are limited in scope and we cannot… read more

TO evak77..... AGREE!
My super sister, award winning teacher of the gifted, principal of the the year, yada-yada...... DOES NOT GET IT! My… read more

Yes! Seeing all these people with their NT kids, who are ALL perfect athletes with perfect grades and perfect behavior, is a little sickening.… read more

How I enjoyed reading ALL of your responses. I am grateful for sites like this!

I have learned the hard way to trust my instincts. Even if your gut feeling is negative and a person seems all smiles, they are not behind… read more

This is the only social networking site that's ever inspired me to get involved. Except for business, myautismteam is the only social… read more

i added @debbies blog on my facebook.god knew,ineeded my lil boy,every little triumph is such a booster to his self esteem.i don't… read more