Autism, Alcohol and Me

What an interesting combination
In my family
That’s why you see
The idea of moderation
Just won’t help my situation

Where perception is affected
I think alcohol is best rejected
When my children see a distorted view
I find it’s true
That mine must be crystal clear
To see what’s really happening
And to properly be able to hear

Autism is a complex condition I’ve learned
Trying to understand it
Is like reading a book,
in a different language
Autism is a different ability though not a curse
Trying to understand it with wine
Would be like reading the book,
in a different language and in reverse!

For me, I need to teach
Emotional regulation
But I can’t do that if I can’t manage the situation
And under the influence of alcohol
Important lessons could feel like a chore
And a bore

Nah, not going to make my children
wait for a suitable time
When I’m not hungover
from too much wine

They will learn from me how their emotions and actions
They fit together like a jigsaw
Alcohol free I can teach them so much more
And hopefully we can weather any storms
🌩☔☂️🌦⛈💨🌪☔☂️🌞🌈❤

from the author of

From my Struggling Son to His Struggling Mum

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