Bearing Witness

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“There is in life a suffering so unspeakable, a vulnerability so extreme, that it goes far beyond words. In the face of suffering all we can do is bear witness so no one needs to suffer alone.” –  Rachel Remen

Sometimes it’s impossible to put into words what we have experienced. What we have gone through. Words can’t capture it. They seem inadequate.

And yet there is this pressure to articulate, to share – what can’t be said or spoken.

The impact’s too profound.

We’re spaced out. And we reeling. We’ve lost all contact with time.

But what we need is human contact. Someone there, to be with us. To sit with us in silence. To witness all that pain.

We don’t need words, and answers. We don’t need trite advice.

We need the gift of presence.

And that will be enough.

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Quote of the Day

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When you can’t look on the bright side, I will sit in the dark with you.”

We all need people who will do this for us; but it’s not an easy thing to do at all.

Why? Because others’ pain reminds us of our own.

So not everyone you know can be there for you.

But I hope you find someone who will offer you that gift

Who will help to bear the burden so you don’t feel so alone.

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10 Tips for Parents New to Autism

10 Tips for Parents New to Autism

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Did you just find out your child is autistic?

Here are 10 tips for anyone who is new to understanding autism and autistic people. Please note that these are general guidelines. Every autistic person is different and can have different sensory and/or communication needs.

1. Autistic people are human beings.

2. We are not “lost in our own world.”

3. We may develop differently, and that is okay.

4. Autistic people have empathy (and yes, feel love).

  • Not showing affection in the same way, doesn’t mean autistic people don’t care about their family.

5. Many of us have alexithymia – It can be hard to recognize and label our emotions (even pain).

6. A lot of us have sensory sensitivities which can be painful (and you may not know it yet!)

  • Sensory overload and pain in general, can be a reason that we self-injure.
    • Things to try: Ear defenders, headphones…

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The Vision of January 2022

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January Vision

 

In Numerology, January represents ‘One”

Meaning: Original Independent.

 

Be full of yourself!

 

What have you been wanting to do for a long time?

You are likely to make new starts in all manner of respects. Almost any movement will be better than none.

 

January 2022 brings the Gift of Vision.

 

Turn your can’t into cans and your dreams into plans

 

This may be in your career, education, relationships or home life. These energies demand that you show your independence and originality. There are no limits. This is not the time to be thinking too much about what other people expect from you.

A good way to start, is have a massive clear out. 

Have the courage and drive to to go ahead in new fields of expression and be a pioneer. You should go forwards, never turn back.

 

Your…

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