Different Isn’t Broken

Different Isn’t Broken

         When a nurse brought her 6 year old Autistic son to the clinic where she worked, and the fire alarm got to him, he was screaming and beating his head on the floor.  A patient, an aged biker, lay beside him and got him calmed down by just being with him.

         The man commented to the Mom, “Different isn’t broken,” changing her perspective on how to deal with her son.  Each of us have differences in our characteristics, and there is someone who connects with us that we transition through our challenges.

         Feeling different is okay, but thinking we’re broken is beyond points that are necessary within our psyche.  We may not need to be fixed, but a calming presence nearby could be what gets us to a safe zone.

         Learning how to handle the issues we face in beneficial ways might clue us in to the progress needed.  Having a Support Group can be one or more persons providing encouragement.

         Though each of us are varied, things we do makes a difference into our environments.  Our contributions as influencers change lives around us in marvelous ways.  We can celebrate our uniqueness and be hero-ic!