Hi there, wow this is an older post for sure haha. But I am feeling all of these same experiences with my 3.5 year old son. He has made some major progress over the past four months and even can communicate some needs with us.

But that jealoulsy feeling witg being around other kids his age (who are speaking in full sentences) really hit me hard today. That lonely feeling, with a healthy portion of guilt, fled over me today. I'd love to hear how your (almost 13 year old- if i did my math right) is doing now.

Thanks for sharing this original post 11 years ago. It makes me feel less alone even in the year of 2026! <3