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ninathenana Wed 04-May-16 17:22:28

Many of you will know my son is autistic. He goes to a computer course on a Wednesday and is usually home by 3.30pm. I've just texted him to make sure he's ok.
Reply was "Yeah sorry, we're in the pub"
Such a simple thing but as he never gets out and has no friends, I'm so pleased for him.

Cherrytree59 Thu 05-May-16 10:23:44

Pleased for you both Ninasunshine days ahead!
I am so wishing the same for a close family member not same problem ,but equally isolating.
You have given me a lttle bit of hope back

grannyqueenie Thu 05-May-16 10:15:06

What lovely news for you, we all like to feel that we belong. Sadly it's harder for some than for others and it just makes your heart ache to watch someone you love struggling to find friendship and acceptance. I hope things continue to go well for your son xx

Synonymous Wed 04-May-16 23:20:16

Nina that is good to hear! Another milestone. smile

ninathenana Wed 04-May-16 22:46:56

Thanks everyone. Glad you all understand how meaningful this is x
Yes Regalo a significant factor smile

rubylady Wed 04-May-16 22:39:15

What brilliant news nina, you must feel so proud of him. My son has had problems and worked hard at being more outgoing and getting some friends in the last couple of years. Before that he stayed in his room, depressed for about 2 years. I was out of my mind. Before that I home schooled him because he was assaulted 5 times in year 7.

So I am so pleased for you as I know how hard it is to stand by and watch them have no social life and find things difficult. Well done to all. smile

Regalo Wed 04-May-16 21:15:28

Brilliant..and also that he can recognise your slight anxiety by starting his text with 'sorry'. To my mind , a huge step.

annsixty Wed 04-May-16 20:37:07

Yes we do take for granted what we expect. So happy for you both Nina baby steps but such an important one.

Linsco56 Wed 04-May-16 20:31:36

He must feel quite relaxed in their company...Fantastic news! smile

baubles Wed 04-May-16 20:25:10

A good day for you both nina. smile

glassortwo Wed 04-May-16 20:19:57

sunshine Nina its something we all wish for my 23yr old Nephew too.

Greenfinch Wed 04-May-16 19:43:00

Can imagine your delight.To be part of a group is all they want.

Maggiemaybe Wed 04-May-16 19:31:52

Lovely, Nina, really pleased for you and yours. sunshine

tinaf1 Wed 04-May-16 19:24:07

Really pleased for both of you smile

Thingmajig Wed 04-May-16 19:07:58

How lovely for him to be doing such a completely normal thing, something most of us take for granted.

Hope it's just the first of many pub outings for him. smile

BBbevan Wed 04-May-16 19:07:19

Bless his heart. I hope he has a super time. My DGD is only 9 and has all that to come yet.

MiniMouse Wed 04-May-16 19:04:07

That's a huge step Nina smile

Lona Wed 04-May-16 19:03:22

A lovely warm feeling, so pleased for him sunshine (and you) smile

Luckygirl Wed 04-May-16 18:58:14

That is so good. So wonderful that he is out there doing normal things. It might seem a small thing, but I can understand what this must mean to you. smile

Juggernaut Wed 04-May-16 18:45:03

Brilliant news Nina, chuffed for you, and son of course! smile

Crafting Wed 04-May-16 18:41:46

Nina as a grandmother of an autistic child myself I know exactly how happy you are. Long may it continue.smile

Nelliemoser Wed 04-May-16 18:38:01

Nina That's good to hear. I hope it continues. smile

kittylester Wed 04-May-16 18:11:19

sunshine nina

Bellanonna Wed 04-May-16 18:09:27

That's lovely to hear nina

wot Wed 04-May-16 18:08:05

That sounds really nice, Nina.

Indinana Wed 04-May-16 18:03:00

That is lovely news nina. These are the simple things that we all take for granted, but they're just so special for people like your son. smile