Is it normal to feel a bit snubbed by her comment

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I was texting someone from my church. She asked me how things are going? I mentioned how horrible my son was acting at in nursery at church so we took him home.My son was diagnosed autistic. FYI my son doesn't talk. He just screams and cries to communicate . Back to the point. So this church friend mentions how hard it is for children to transition to nursery. And her kids had a hard time at first And she said "And my kids don't have autism." I just am like so upset like she thinks I use his diagnosis as a excuse my son behaved well the other times we've taken him to nursery just this Sunday he had a fit. The fact is I know her kids aren't autistic I'm upset because it was something she didn't need to say. I feel really bothered by it. I didn't respond back right away I'm trying to not let it upset me but the fact it is so ignorant and misinformed boggles me i guess.

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  • Darktown
    8 years ago

    i dont understand what you have your panties all in a bunch over, your kid was diagnosed with autism and she simply pointed out that her kids also had a tough time and they dont even have autism. Sounds like she is trying to agree with you that its hard at first even for normal kids

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  • Freedom_
    8 years ago

    Damn, I've made a similar comment to someone with an autistic child before. Hah, no wonder she hates me. My intent was to help her to feel not so singled out. Everyone has problems with their kids having tantrums and it's embarrassing when they get out of control, especially in public, whether the kid is autistic or not.

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  • willysilly
    8 years ago

    Come honey, it seems to me that you have enough to deal as a parent not to get all worked up over some stupid bitch. I wish you the best. And your child, of course. I am a father of two healthy children and I feel so heavenly blessed. I give you all the respect in the world my dear. Yours is a burden that " blabber mouth" could never bear. May God bless you, and parents like you.

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  • bucho's_butt
    8 years ago

    It's hard to know from your post whether she was being a bitch or not because we only can see the comment, not the tone of the remark she made.

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  • [Old Memory]
    8 years ago

    I can definitely understand your side of it. I just don't think from what you said that she meant it as a snub or an insult. My nephew is autistic and my brother and his girlfriend are very hypersensitive about it. They worry when they are out in public and he throws a tantrum/fit that other's are looking at them like they don't know how to control or handle their child. Or if he's in school and he acts out that they can say,"Oh, well he's autistic so" and use it as an excuse. I can see where a parent of an autistic child would be overly alert and sensitive about it.

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    • hokisgurl
      8 years ago

      Thanks.I am a lil overly sensitive probably overreacted I feel the same way like when your brother and his girlfriend worry over being judged in public when their kid has a tantrum I experience it with my son.

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      • iEatZombies_
        8 years ago

        Like Tayler said, she wasn't trying to insult you. She was trying to sympathize with you. Your friend was only trying to assure you that it's okay that your son acted out.
        I can tell you right now, nobody's judging you or your child for something that is beyond either of your control. You might get some ignorant people here and there, but they're the minority. Most people just feel like it's gotta be difficult for the two of you.

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  • thegypsysailor
    8 years ago

    I'm kinda wondering how your wife feels about your texting another woman while you are in church?

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    • Shiny_Down
      8 years ago

      ...the poster is female.

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      • thegypsysailor
        8 years ago

        Yeah, you are probably right.

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