Fairy Tales and Lies

Once upon a time……they told me he wouldn’t talk.

Once upon a time they told me he wouldn’t have friends.

Once upon a time they told me he may never be able to live on his own.

Fairy tales and lies.

Once upon a time they told me he was aggressive.

Once upon a time they told me he needed to be separated from others in school.

Once upon a time they told me I needed to lower my expectations.

Fairy tales and lies.

 

It is his story, written his way.

He turned the page and talked to anyone who would listen about the wonders of the universe.

He turned the page and found a friend, then another and another and another.

He turned the page and found independence.

It’s his story in every way.

He changed chapters and found patience.

He changed chapters and found leadership and cooperation.

He changed chapters and showed me more than I could have imagined for him.

 

Once upon a time I listened to their fairy tales and lies. He showed me they were wrong. He showed me a better story.

He is on his way to an amazing happily ever after.