Platitudes Attitudes and Gratitudes

Have you ever shared something hard about your child, your home, your exhaustion, your fear, and someone responded with, “Well, everything happens for a reason”?And suddenly you weren’t comforted. You were quiet.That’s what we’re talking about today.We’re talking about the things people say to neurodivergent families. The little comments. The well-meaning advice. The “at leasts.” The “Everything happens for a reason.” The “God only gives special children to special parents.”And here’s the complicated part: most people are not trying to hurt us. A lot of them are trying to help. But sometimes, the words that are meant to comfort us actually make us feel more alone.4XCWLS7ZO1DLYDN9