My name is Anna Grace and I am 12 years old. I have a sister with Autism. I love her more than anything in the whole wide world; even when she can kind of be annoying. Sometimes, she asks, "What are we going to do after this? Mom, what are we going to after this?" over and over again. I answer sometimes for mom when she is too busy, like focusing on driving and when she is on the phone. But her routine is for mom to answer, not me. I feel like I can sometimes be invisible to her. Some days I think and wonder, "What is her life like in her point of view?Maybe someday I will figure out what goes through her mind when things happen to her.
Emily (my sister) is a really special girl who just has trouble expressing her feelings to people. She is really smart inside, but she doesn't show it because her mind works differently than others. She has to go to therapy. I know it helps her, but some days she has tantrums (as my mom calls them, meltdowns.). Everyone in the waiting room/lobby can hear her scream and cry while my mom goes to calm her down. I feel so embarrased to see people with a look on her face like, What is she crying about!?!?!? When she's done with therapy, it's just like NOTHING happened!
Having Emily as a sister can be a pain in the butt. But recently, I just finished reading a book called Al Capone Does My Shirts. It sort of made me think that I'm not the only girl in the world who has a sister with Autism. I'm really proud to have Emily as a sister because she is really sweet and caring and looks out for me. She is so nice to everyone and I love her so much.
I love this blog that my mom writes because she tells about Emily's life and how to deal with kids who have Autism. It really speaks out to the world and to me it says "You're not alone". I can't wait to see all of the posts my mom will write in the future and hopefully I will be writing some too.
-Anna Grace
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Anna Grace you are a very special girl. Your sister is very lucky to have you as you are to have her. I have two little boys ages 4 & 6 both on the spectrum and they too love each other very much. You are an amazing sister. Keep it up! ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnna Grace YOU aree the best sister !!!
ReplyDeleteYou are an awesome sister, AG!
ReplyDeleteAnna Grace, you are such a smart and loving big sister. I am sure that Emily loves her big sister, too. Your family must be so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteAnna Grace its lawson. That was beautiful what you wrote. You are a Great big sister!
ReplyDeleteLove this post. My youngest has two siblings with autism and I appreciate the insight.
ReplyDeletewow!what an amazing post by an amazing sister. it made me cry and hope that someday lily will write about adam :-)
ReplyDeleteAnna Grace, I can't even imagine how proud your mom must be of what you wrote and sweet and kind you are. You and Emily are very blessed to be there to take care of each other. Way to go! Good job!
ReplyDeleteAnna Grace, Emily is one lucky lady to have such a great sister! I have a younger brother with Down Syndrome so I know all about being a special sibling too. We're a pretty awesome group to be a part of ;-)
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