And sometimes Larry that's all we can do as we never know whether what we're feeling is truly acceptable if that makes any sense at all but we live and learn and in time we just get on with it because we have to

On the spectrum instead of being part of it. When on the riverbank, one should just jump in.

"On the spectrum" - specific phrase. This is a poem in which I disclose after 60 years that I grew up on the autism spectrum. While I rarely show signs of it now (or in the past 50 years) it still reverberates within my innermost being.

Larry, that was my immediate thought - ASD - I remember learning about the triad of impairment when I worked as a support worker in a group home. Hats off to you for sharing.

Thank you for sharing Larry-hugs-

A personal piece that I respect you for posting, Larry.

All the best

Thanks for sharing. Beautiful piece. My 7 year old is on the spectrum and it sums up how I feel about others reactions. We should be more respectful of other peoples feelings instead of trying to mold them into what we think they should be.