“When my son was just 5 years old, he was diagnosed with Asperger’s, ADHD, and an anxiety disorder.
He was kicked out of private kindergarten because they couldn’t support him. In public school, he needed a personal aide until his sophomore year.
The “experts” told us he would never be successful — not in school, not in sports.
We never told him that. Instead, we encouraged him, supported him, and cheered him on in everything he wanted to try.
And today… he graduated with a BA in English after 4 amazing years swimming distance events for an NCAA Division II team. 🏊♂️🎓
I could go back and show those experts how wrong they were. But honestly? Nothing compares to the joy on his face today.
Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it. It hasn’t been easy — but my boy has done it. Against all odds, he’s done it.” 💙👏
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