A-TON of love ♥

I met another childhood friend of mine, Aton for lunch today. Aton is a mother of 5. One of her boys is diagnosed with autism. She quit her job to take care of her autism kid. I really admire her strength... cause I know it's not easy to bring up kids... especially those with special needs. I told her that she is such an Ibu Mithali. But she laughingly denied and said "Iyo lah tu.. den ni macam omak tiri ado lah... garang!" Haha! :D

Anyway, it's not easy to meet Aton. She's like forever busy... which is understood as bringing up kids (especially her autism kid) is a full time job. So when she called to ask me out for lunch... I quickly agreed :) Was so excited to meet her again! :)

What I did not know was... she had an appointment with a psychiatrist at Gleneagle Hospital before our lunch appointment. I was like " Why in the world do you need to meet a psychiatrist?" She admitted to me that she is kinda depress with her life. She got irritated with almost everything and got angry so easily. She kinda hate herself for that... awww Aton.... I am so sorry :(

Aton dear, I understand what you've been through. It's true that mothers of children with autism are, in fact, more prone to depression than mothers of typically developing children. I know it's not easy to bring up a child, let alone an autism one! You've been doing a good job for years!!! Please be strong darling... I know it's difficult... but all your friends and family are always here to support you!!

I feel so bad after listening to her :( I feel her. I feel her anger. I feel the irritation she is feeling... and I feel even worst for not being able to do anything to help... :(

I pray to Allah that you'll be strong my dear friend.... remember that we all ♥ you.... *muah!*