This a beautiful post that seems to encapsulate some aspects of the autism experience from within. I’m so thankful that some people will choose to open up & share their unique insights from their personal perspective. I hope to get my autistic son to read the original post some time & see if he actually relates to this description of emotional/sensory overload.
from a Bing.com image search for “feelings scripture”
Here’s what I shared with the author:
valeriecurren
Beautifully & eloquently stated. This helps me understand my autistic son just a little bit better. Thank you for sharing this!
from a Bing.com image search for “feelings scripture”
from a Bing.com image search for “feelings scripture”
Please read the original post, I will revisit it too, which is why it’s posted to my blog, for it is precious & in her own words! Blessings, Valerie
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I was telling a friend today that I think I love too much. Love for me is overwhelming. It makes my whole body tingle. Love is a burst of energy that penetrates every fiber of my being. It feels like it literally changes my DNA so that I am now connected to a person in a way that they are made a part of me. I love hugs because it…
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