A personal thankyou to all of GC.

This isn't really about music,well it is in a funny sort of way. I have two young sons one of which has Aspergers' Syndrome, a form of Autism and through me being a fan of GC,through them producing great music,which has led me to this website. I have found someone to chat to,who understands exactly what I'm going through. You wouldn't believe how much of a great help this is! So I would like to say a personal thankyou to all of GC for enabling this to happen. Angelina.

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Permalink Reply by Angelina Vivienne Morkot on April 14, 2008 at 7:22am

Thank you very much, the campaign for autisic spectrum disorders goes on! Maybe I'll find others to chat to as well.

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Permalink Reply by Beverly on April 14, 2008 at 7:47am

My sister's stepgrandson was diagnosed with Asbergers. Its a form of autism that is so hard to comprehend by some people. My sister's stepgrandson, Zack, was rasied by his grandmom until she was incapable of doing so. Zack never got tested for Asbergers until my sister took him in. He has since moved with his dad, who FINALLY made a committment to be a father, but during the time he was with my sister..it was really hard. Zack has a hard time dealing with socialization and other things. I know how hard it was for my sister to raise Zack and she cried when he moved in with his father. Glad you found someone to talk to about your situation. Its not easy at all.

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Permalink Reply by Angelina Vivienne Morkot on April 14, 2008 at 8:07am

Thanks for that. No it's not easy at all and my youngest son is currently being assessed for the condition as well, so I've got double trouble! My children's father (if that's what I can call him!)is not interested one bit, he's a very self-centered man who at the age of 36 really needs to shape up and grow up. That's why we've called it a day cos I just can't take anymore. I do everything and have done everything on my own anyway,so even though it's hard I'm much happier without him.

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Permalink Reply by Kristiina on April 14, 2008 at 8:36am

Awww.. that is great you found someone to talk to.It's hard to keep all the problems/worries to yourself!

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Permalink Reply by Angelina Vivienne Morkot on April 14, 2008 at 8:48am

Too right, and I'm the type of person who needs to talk things through. I get very angry inside when my problems build up and I have no-one to talk to. Which isn't a good thing for me or other's around me!