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Members rallied around a mom asking if her worry about being left alone with two autistic kids during her husband's hospitalization was... Read more

Members rallied around a mom asking if her worry about being left alone with two autistic kids during her husband's hospitalization was reasonable, with the community firmly agreeing her feelings were valid and that the doctor's accusation was unfair and hurtful. Several members shared emotional support, reassuring her she is a caring and genuine person, not someone using her husband, and many expressed they would also feel panic and anxiety in the same situation. A recurring theme was the pain of not feeling believed by her husband, along with a hopeful turn when she learned the doctor may himself be autistic, opening the door to understanding and healing the relationship.