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There is such a warm, gentle desire of both of both of you to understand each other in this story, Charlie. It’s beautiful.

It reminds me of how Oren Jay Sofer characterises understanding - and what you have achieved:

‘Successful communication depends on our ability to pay attention. For “message sent” to equal “message received,” we need presence, to be fully here, aware of self and other.’

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This sounds both heartbreaking and (sometimes) rewarding. Remember you are doing what must be done for your son to be able to communicate and lessen his frustration. Hang in there. Strangers out here are proud of you. :)

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