Kendra's Life On The Spectrum

Pretending To Be Normal Just To Fit In. Losing Friends, And Losing Our Confidence Is A Normal Feeling We Feel. Communication Is Just Too Hard Hard To Find The Words To Satify You.  Speaking From The Heart No Longer Exists, Because You have To Be Perfect Just To Fit in.  We Crave Human Connection But Have Trouble Doing So. Give Us Patience And Some Respect And We'll Be Compassionate Real And A Really Good Friend. 

When I was a year and a half years old the doctors told my parents I had Cerebral Palsy. They also told them that I would never walk, talk or be normal. Later I would find out that I was misdiagnosed.  When I was in school I was on an IEP (Individual Education Program/Plan).  At my 6th grade graduation in 1995 from the Burnell Elementary Schools  I received the Presidents Award for Exceeding the schools expectations of me.  I still mention it when I am in a support group talking about Achievements.  Another Achievement was getting my learners permit in 2013/2014. I remember I called my father and told him the good news. He was super happy for me.  I also Achieved a lot with my mental health. I joined Al-anon in 2010 and that gave me the foundation for my growth today.  I also graduated high school in 2002.  In 2023 I lost custody of my daughter Jasmine and it broke my heart. I was referred to the RCC in 2024.  I have accomplished so much sinc...