The support we have received here has surprised me. People ask questions, but they listen and they have showed empathy. Only once or twice have we had eyebrows raised or someone say something stupid like "just feed them they'll get over it". Most people have no clue the extent of the way our lives are affected but some are willing to learn.
Simple things like Hayleigh sharing her toys with children I don't know makes me cringe. This weekend gone we were at a beach house with some of my family. There were two other families there that we did not know personally. One daughter was playing with Hayleigh's my little pony toys and decided to spray Off (insect repellant) in the hair. Luckily my mom saw it all happen and washed the ponies after their visit to the hair dresser. But the mother was understanding and the kids knew ask to play with the toys after that.
Close family have paid attention and helped me keep the children safe while on our visit. This has been the best gift ever. To know that you could run to the bathroom or eat without freaking out during a family gathering.
However something that made my husband and I feel like we could continue trodding on our journey was getting an unexpected little pat on the back by a couple we had never met. They have two older kids themselves and made it their duty to give us support and encouragement. You do what you have to do for your children but having it noticed by someone you have only just met and receiving support lifts you up and re-energises the spirit.
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