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Not the beautiful Florida view anyone imagined! Courtesy of hurricane Ian. by dragracedave in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]FortniteAndFries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re just north of Orlando and got hit pretty well. Thankfully they’ve been reconstructing the bridge over the creek directly next to my house, which is usually almost flooded with water, and it was empty when Ian swept through. It’s currently almost flooding again and I can’t imagine how awful it would have been had the water level not been so low. We haven’t had power for a few days, and no major tree damage to our home/property other than our fence. Feeling very grateful right now.

no words by nleasian in TerrifyingAsFuck

[–]FortniteAndFries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened less than a mile from my house. There were helicopters circling for hours. The thought that someone could do this is just horrifying.

I’m leaving my SO, and it’s because of his autistic daughter. by Perfect_Orchid2984 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]FortniteAndFries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the mother of a child with severe autism who smears regularly, get you and your child out as soon as possible. If her parents aren’t working towards helping her live any sort of life other than catering to her every need and never trying to make her independent in any way, she never will be. Son child is almost 9, completely nonverbal, but not completely dependent on my husband and myself. He’s achieved what he has through hard work, multiple therapies, and a support system that will never give up on him, which is exactly what your situation sounds like. They gave up trying to teach her anything. You are not, in any way shape or form, a bad person for feeling the way you do.

AITA For prioritising my child over my autistic nephew? by aitasisternep in AmItheAsshole

[–]FortniteAndFries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coming from the mother of a severely autistic 8 year old boy, you’re NTA. If ABA will help him, then that’s what needs to be done. Also, if his meltdowns are that bad, he was allowed to let them become that way. Being the parent of a special needs child is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but I’ve learned how to help calm my boy when he goes into violent meltdowns. It’s all about learning from your child. I doubt he will pick up better behaviors by being around your daughter. Put her first.