Comments on: A Normal Man

By: Tanya Savko

Tanya Savko — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 03:25:52 +0000

Melody, I’m so glad this resonated with you. Thanks for sharing your experience with Shamus – he sounds like such a beautiful soul. And I appreciate your kind words about my writing – it’s so affirming to connect with other parents who go through what we do. I wish we lived closer too!

By: Melody

Melody — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:32:22 +0000

I cried this week when my son Shamus said to me “mom, I had a dream that I got married and was walking on the beach with my wife.” Shamus has been having a lot of dreams lately about love and dating. He’s been telling me about them, sometimes I just ask him, “what did you dream last night Shamus?”. He will just say it all in one sentence then stop. It’s lately all about having a girlfriend and marriage someday. I never thought he would say these things to me. It’s SO much emotion hidden inside…something coming out that is so new for me to see in my son. It’s really hard to hold back the tears. That lump in my throat stays for a while. I’m so happy that I’m not alone on this journey. I’m so blessed to have you writing and telling Tanya…your blog website etc is such an answer to my prayers. Thank you again for sharing such deep sweet things. I really wish you and your kids lived next door!

By: Teen Autism » Blog Archive » Watching Adam

Teen Autism » Blog Archive » Watching Adam — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:56:41 +0000

[...] doing the right thing. When I rented it, it was with the intention of watching it alone, but given Nigel’s interest in relationships, I thought it might be good for him to see the film, and then we could discuss it and how it [...]

By: Crystal

Crystal — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:57:49 +0000

Awesome post. You’re in a much different phase than me, but I enjoy reading about people with older children. One day, I too, will have the same worries!

By: Cinda

Cinda — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:10:15 +0000

This was wonderful! I am so impressed by him (and you and your family of course!). I will be in touch when I write my blog on self-advocacy and transition. Nigel is an inspiration!

By: Nicki

Nicki — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:18:20 +0000

I love how Nigel thinks! I hope he enjoys the book! You’re right that he’ll be a great man whether he gets married and has a family or not… but I hope, if he really does want a wie and kids, he finds a wonderful, kind, understanding woman that will remind him of his mother!

By: Macrina

Macrina — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:26:39 +0000

I loved the ending! He probably didn’t mean it humorously, but it made me laugh!

By: Michelle S

Michelle S — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:05:36 +0000

WOW WOW WOW. That is so amazing. If that could happen with Daniel someday I can’t imagine how my heart would soar, bc it is now and I don’t really even know the two of you! Congrats to both of you. That is huge.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:53:54 +0000

Wow – amazing conversation, and it sounds like it was perfect timing! Nigel is indeed growing up to be a man right before our eyes…can’t believe how quickly it’s happening, and so exciting to watch! Sniff-sniff!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:17:00 +0000

What a beautiful exchange. I love your writing and really just love your boy.