05/12/2026
Once again, my heart was tested in a way no mother ever wants to experience.
I had just arrived from work and got off the bus when I saw someone on the roof. As I slowly got closer, my heart dropped when I realized it was Noah.
My son, who has autism, had somehow managed to get there. In that moment, my heart was shaking. I was scared, panicked, and calling my husband while thinking of only one thing ...how to get my child safe.
Please don’t judge. It was Noah’s first time doing this going in the roof, and it happened so fast. That time my husband was at home caring for our other two children while cooking and as far as we knew, Noah was in the room playing or watching. We later realized he may have used a stool and accessed the area through the veranda door.
Autism can come with challenges that not everyone sees.. curiosity, impulsive actions, limited danger awareness, and moments that can happen so quickly even loving and careful parents can be caught off guard.
What made my heart even heavier was seeing people film instead of helping.
I understand that some people may panic or may not know what to do. But I hope this becomes a gentle reminder: when you see a child in danger, especially a child with special needs, please choose compassion first.
Instead of filming, please call for help.
Instead of judging, please try to understand.
Instead of sharing someone’s scary moment, please protect the child’s dignity.
We are taking this seriously and putting extra safety measures in place to make sure this never happens again.
I pray for a world where people help first.
A world where children are protected, not recorded.
A world where parents are supported, not judged.
Please be kind. Please be aware. Please choose compassion. 💙
