
07/08/2025
📸 POV: A child on the spectrum 🧩
They laugh.
They whisper.
They stare.
They walk away.
And I’m left… right here — standing alone.
Every day, I carry a heavy backpack. But it’s not just books inside. It’s the weight of being different. Of not being understood. Of being left out.
I try to smile, but it’s hard when your mind feels like a puzzle no one wants to solve.
When you're on the spectrum, you feel everything deeply — even the silence, the stares, the space between you and everyone else.
To some, I might look okay. But inside, it hurts.
I wish they knew that just because I speak differently, act differently, or think differently… doesn’t mean I don’t want to belong.
Please teach your kids about kindness, acceptance, and empathy.
Because inclusion isn’t just about being present — it’s about being welcomed. 🌈