Today was a success
So I thought I might share a little win I had today. My daughter as some of you may know is on the autism spectrum. Life with her can be difficult at best. For the last few weeks she has been begging for a birthday party. First, her birthday isn't until November. Second, she likes the idea of a party but she DOES NOT like parties. Parties have people at them, and noise and all sorts of other things that she really doens't like (she actually loves people but not the noise that comes with them and the social interactions she must keep up). Today I decided to surprise her (aka not give her time to panic) and throw an UNBIRTHDAY (please see Alice in Wonderland if you haven't a clue what I"m talking about). I invited just two other families (one who has an ASD child herself) got birthday cake picked out ice cream and just let the kids have fun.
They all seemed really perplexed by the idea because apparently not as many people as I thought have seen Alice In Wonderland.
But, anyway to get back to why I'm writing this. I have cake (chocolate at that) in my house and BBQ potato chips and ice cream. And do you know I took one bite of ice cream, a tiny (I really do mean tiny) little taste of frosting (too sweet). I then drank my ice coffee while everyone enjoyed their cake and ice cream. It never occured to me that I was missing out. Because I wasn't, I was laughing and having fun and chatting just minus a slice of cake and that didn't feel like deprivation at all. I enjoyed every minute of seeing my friends and my kids have a great time, talking and chatting.
There's still about 4 pieces of cake left and I haven't even thought of eating a bite. That is AMAZING for me. Before surgery I would be absolutey obsessing about the cake, how I couldnt' have it how horrible it felt not to have it, and before long I'd have one piece then two. I most certainly don't think I"m "cured" I don't think I ever will be. But it's just really nice to have a win today and enjoy the party without the monkey on my back.
They all seemed really perplexed by the idea because apparently not as many people as I thought have seen Alice In Wonderland.
But, anyway to get back to why I'm writing this. I have cake (chocolate at that) in my house and BBQ potato chips and ice cream. And do you know I took one bite of ice cream, a tiny (I really do mean tiny) little taste of frosting (too sweet). I then drank my ice coffee while everyone enjoyed their cake and ice cream. It never occured to me that I was missing out. Because I wasn't, I was laughing and having fun and chatting just minus a slice of cake and that didn't feel like deprivation at all. I enjoyed every minute of seeing my friends and my kids have a great time, talking and chatting.
There's still about 4 pieces of cake left and I haven't even thought of eating a bite. That is AMAZING for me. Before surgery I would be absolutey obsessing about the cake, how I couldnt' have it how horrible it felt not to have it, and before long I'd have one piece then two. I most certainly don't think I"m "cured" I don't think I ever will be. But it's just really nice to have a win today and enjoy the party without the monkey on my back.
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Sounds a lot like my day!! It's an amazing victory!
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~~~~Alison~~~~~
One of my best friends is an adult (obviously) on the spectrum, an autism activist actually, and she's taught me so much. She would be so impressed at the wonderful gift you gave your daughter.
In addition to being impressed with that, I am also so HAPPY and PROUD for you for the gift you gave yourself!! It's so amazing to have the cravings lifted, to feel free and whole.
:) Happy
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