JJZZJ Days Of Our Lives

Fathers.

Fathers to special needs children.

I know of this father from my son’s previous centre who personally ferries the son to and fro the classes and even sits in for most of the sessions. This is one father who spends time with his special son, if he can, every day.

He is a writer and has written many books. He graciously gave Zoe one book last year and missy has been benefitting much from his book.

I am inspired.

Today, I know that it was not by chance that I took this particular taxi driver’s cab. My destination was a mere 4 bucks. And when he drove me into Zane’s school, he asked what school is that.

My reply?

A special school. Full-stop.

“You mean a special school as in the special kids are with autism?”

Yes.

“You mean the whole school is full of autistic children?”

Yes. Till age 18.

Long pause. He turned around and looked at me and said this ….

“I have an autistic son too. My wife and I only dare to have one. One already so difficult to look after. My wife quitted her job to look after our son. She is going crazy facing him day in day out. He is 15 and very hard to bring out now. So, whole day, he stays at home.”

I didn’t know how to reply.

How to ?

Another good dad who slogs for his special child.

In Zane’s school, there are a few dads who are the ones who ferry their special children instead of their mothers or maids. The thing about men is that, they do not huddle together and chat like the women do. They are usually standing afar, each in their corners, waiting. I wonder how do fathers cope with this life with autism. These are the fathers who stick it out with their wives and/ or kids. I know of a few who flew kites on their spouses and children and took flight. Idiotic heartless men. Your desserts will catch up with you definitely. Even if one day you are going to die of sexual diseases, NO ONE will pity you and you will not have any child to pay you respects at your own funerals. Scums.