True Colors

April is Autism Awareness Month. Last year I blogged daily about the humorous things that I find in raising a daughter on the spectrum. As an advocate for Emily I talk openly and honestly about her/our struggles. I share our stories to promote awareness, but most importantly to encourage acceptance. The autism spectrum is broad and individuals face a variety of difficulties that are unique and challenging. Somewhere over the spectrum you can see the true colors shining through of those with Autism, and they are all beautiful. 

  You with the sad eyes

Don't be discouraged
Oh I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
And the darkness inside you
Can make you feel so small

But I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful,
Like a rainbow

Show me a smile then,
Don't be unhappy, can't remember
When I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there

And I'll see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful,
Like a rainbow

 

I will choose a color every day during the month of April and blog about the significance or humor I find in that color. 

Thanks for reading~

Jessica