Family discriminates – shine anyway Artwork

Upon receiving an autism diagnosis within the family, our experience unfolds against a backdrop of overwhelming negative judgment and baseless assumptions. Regrettably, compassion and a genuine desire to understand and empathise are often in short supply. The family, perhaps unknowingly, becomes a breeding ground for discrimination against those whose neurobiology differs from their own. In their obliviousness, they assume an air of omniscience, convinced that they hold the keys to unravelling the complexities of parenting an autistic child. To them, the solution seems simple – just follow their advice, and all our perceived 'problems' would miraculously vanish. Unbeknownst to them, there exists an underlying desire for the neurological difference to disappear, as if eradicating autism would conveniently align with their vision of an ideal existence. Yet, all the misguided notions and attempts to sweep autism under the rug cannot erase its presence. We, in turn, embrace our brilliance and individuality, refusing to conform to others' expectations or bow to societal pressures. As we navigate this journey, we eagerly anticipate the day, if it ever comes, when they recognise the magnificence of being autistic. Until then, we stand resilient, shining brightly in our own unique light.

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