As the pain deepens
The chasm widens
Every approach from either side
Does some more damage
The gulf more wide
I speak to my children
I try to explain
Then fall back into habit and only complain
They don’t understand me
To me they’re a mystery
The harder we struggle
The harder we try
We’re still in a muddle
Still just getting by.
I don’t want to do damage
I want their lives to be better
but I can’t do anything right
I am just not that clever
I must admit defeat
and look into the void
It is time to retreat.
leave behind this cruel world.
autistsix 
I love that you are able to express yourself through such beautiful words and pictures. Thank you for sharing. Stay in the light and remember you are an inspiration.
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Thank you! My daughter is talking to me again, so progress!
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They will always just need time to calm down and realize that you have the best intentions.
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Actually as a parenting tip after a week of gentle support & calm suggestions, I shouted at her, I’ve asked you nicely 3 times now I’m telling you; you will talk to us. Instant results. To me this confirms my instincts, my family respond to clear loud orders not kindness.
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Hauntingly beautiful, thank you!
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❤ and aussie too (though i didnt know that when i became a fan of the song.)
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