A lot happening! Writing to NP, Artie, and LT here....

NP, this is absolutely not your fault. Think about it: if you had read up about "how to cause a cardiac crisis" and followed the steps, I guess it could be considered your "fault?" But that's definitely not the case!!!

Life is hectic at the best of times and when we're depressed, [emoji174] our ability to do even basic self-care like (for me) showering and brushing teeth can suffer.

I hope they can figure out what is wrong. But don't be too distressed if they cannot. Many times, that's what happens (at least in my experience). Wishing you healing and calm.

Artie, so glad that your husband's procedure went well and that your both home! I hope things go swimmingly from here forward. And I'm glad you got the new car and didn't have to wait the ridiculous two weeks.

LT, I have not seen that show but I agree with what ATAT said in that many times these shows can be infantalizing towards people with autism (or any disability, really). I might try to seek out shows or memoirs or the online presence of adults with autism spectrum disorders to understand their experiences better. That might give you some idea of the futures open to your daughter? (I would recommend blogs but they seem out of date. Podcasts, TikTok, Instagram, what do people do now?)

Even parents of adults with autism are likely writing online blogs (or whatever...), if you believe your daughter won't likely be able to live independently in the future. But also... don't sell her short!!! (I can't recall who said that already, sorry!) Stubbornness can be an asset.

Also, I completely understand how copy editing is easier for words that have no meaning to you. [emoji6]

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