05/08/2026
When Eddie was younger, one of the tools that helped him most during his “funky mood” days was social stories. Back then, I used to handwrite simple little stories to help him process feelings, disappointments, friendships, and life changes.
One of Eddie’s biggest challenges as he got older has been learning how to handle change. People who were once part of his everyday routine slowly become part of a different chapter of life. Honestly… I think many of us can relate to that feeling.
This past weekend, Eddie was in one of his funky moods again. He sat down and wrote a list of who is still part of his life… and who is not around the way they once were. Then he demanded that I help him create a new social story.
I procrastinated a little 😅 and eventually threw together a very plain PowerPoint version for him.
Apparently, Eddie was NOT impressed with my effort. 😂
Instead, he went back, added his own graphics, expanded the story, and proudly shared the updated version with me in Google doc. When I showed my husband, he laughed and said, “That’s Eddie’s way of telling you that you’re slacking off, Mom.!”
But honestly, as Mother’s Day gets closer, I realized something…
Our children never stop amazing us.
Sometimes Eddie does not always outwardly show how much he is learning, growing, and processing emotionally. But moments like this remind me just how far he has come.
Watching him recognize his own struggles, ask for help, and search for healthy ways to cope with life’s changes may quietly be one of the greatest Mother’s Day gifts a mom could receive. ❤️
