There are so many phrases a special needs mom would love to unhear

Face value, they are not hurtful. They could even be said out of kindness. That mom has battled doctors, the school system, the insurance company and her own fears. You do not need to empathize, you just need a friend to listen. I am fortified when a friend understands that this life is hard but no less difficult than raising her typical sister.
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Janel:
Usually I wait until I'm in a relationship 1st before I do that but this just happened.
(9 September 2016)

Janel:
We had dinner, spent the night together and ended up having sex.
(9 September 2016)

Janel:
The weekend finally comes and he drives to my city, picks me up from work and we drive back to his city.
(9 September 2016)

Janel:
He counted down the days, hours and minutes until we saw each other.
(9 September 2016)

Janel:
As soon as our 1st date was over he called me and set up another date.
(9 September 2016)

Janel:
Our 1st date was amazing and he even introduced me to his friends and family.
(9 September 2016)

Janel:
He lives and hour away now so 3 weeks ago we finally met for the first time.
(9 September 2016)

Janel:
And last month we came back together.
(9 September 2016)

Janel:
Since we lived far apart we started dating other people and drifted apart.
(9 September 2016)

Janel:
Ok so I've been talking to this great guy for 3 yrs online.
(9 September 2016)