a ranting we will go...

Here is the article that I am so angry about:

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/02/22/feds-aba-insurance/17346/


You all know that I do not post political things very often but this really ticks me off. I'm not surprised that Obama dropped the ball on this and at first I was sad and disappointed but the more I think about it, the angrier I get. THIS IS RIDICULOUS...Our community takes another hit. I mean really- first they change the DSM creating a world where there "isn't an autism epidemic" so now many kids will no longer qualify for much needed services and the Obama administration can turn their heads and pretend it doesn't exist. And now this??

You are telling me that substance abuse treatment is mandated and ABA therapy for autism is not? REALLY? We're just left to flounder on our own with no help whatsoever? I'm not asking for a handout, I'm asking for the administration to acknowledge autism as a neurological disorder (as defined by NIH) and have the already proven most effective therapy to help create a future for these kids covered by insurance.

You (Obama) don't get to change the rules based on what is convenient for you and expect not to hear from me. I am an angry mom with a son who has autism. We aren't invisible just because you choose to ignore us. I will not allow you to impress upon my son that he isn't important. That he doesn't matter. That he isn't worthy of acknowledgement based on who he is but would be if he chose to be an alcoholic instead. And then as another slap in the face, you are leaving it up to the states and pretending that it's an answer when (currently according to Autism Speaks) only 26 of them currently cover treatment for autism. So these kids can only receive help if they live in the right areas? Unbelievable.

I am so grateful for my faith in God because this world's priorities are unbelievably backwards and without my faith, I would be crushed.  You will be hearing from me Mr. President. I will be a thorn in your side.

~Joy

(c) 2013 Joy-Jasmin Brunnelson All Rights Reserved

really? the 'r' word, again? (sigh)

So, I didn't want to get into this...it's just a person who will never be swayed to seeing how nasty they really are and so I chose to focus on MY SON rather than the hurtful words of someone I'll never meet or will never interact with my son. In fact, I chose to share this blog because they really do share my view on this matter- that feeding the troll only makes it worse.

But, my word. 

Her initial insult was repulsive but her response to the insult is reprehensible. My stomach *literally* hurts. This is when I can tell that too many people have turned their backs on God. Because those who embrace God's values would not treat people this way. 

These people who stand in filth, spew it out and dare people to respond to the stench they emit. It amazes me how they get through their days. What pain is in their lives? What is it that she has gone through to throw out so much hatred? 

I don't even know that I have any more words to say. 

I'm hugging my son a little tighter tonight. Encouraging him a bit more than I would normally and making darn sure that he knows how fully he is loved. 

~Joy
(c) 2012 Joy-Jasmin Brunnelson All Rights Reserved