I too have a temper, I am an old guy now and I wonder why a few of my family members still love me. But they do. I struggle just as you and these commenters do to control it because I know it harms other people and me. Thank you for your article. And thanks to the commenters, very touching.
Joseph ShumwayFebruary 3, 2020
You are awesome! I am the oldest of four kids. Me and my brother Jason both have autism. His mental capacity is similar to that of a two year old. I confess that I often lose it with him. He just seems to drive me up the wall. I love him but I just have difficulty keeping myself under control when I lose patience with him. Your story makes me want to try harder.
Reva BowenFebruary 3, 2020
Oh, I so relate to this, only I am still working on containing the blow-up of exasperation. I have a handicapped daughter, 40 years old who can push all my buttons. I have good days, and ashamed days, on my knees pleading for this weakness to be overcome. Headed in the right direction, but not overcome. I too have always admired those "sweet" spirits who seem to have so much love and control.
DianeFebruary 3, 2020
Many of us can relate to your experience! I especially appreciated the paragraph beginning, “Please understand...” I, too, have already blown the “never raising her voice” thing. And it IS good to hear from someone who has blown it like I have, but changed.
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MarcFebruary 20, 2020
I too have a temper, I am an old guy now and I wonder why a few of my family members still love me. But they do. I struggle just as you and these commenters do to control it because I know it harms other people and me. Thank you for your article. And thanks to the commenters, very touching.
Joseph ShumwayFebruary 3, 2020
You are awesome! I am the oldest of four kids. Me and my brother Jason both have autism. His mental capacity is similar to that of a two year old. I confess that I often lose it with him. He just seems to drive me up the wall. I love him but I just have difficulty keeping myself under control when I lose patience with him. Your story makes me want to try harder.
Reva BowenFebruary 3, 2020
Oh, I so relate to this, only I am still working on containing the blow-up of exasperation. I have a handicapped daughter, 40 years old who can push all my buttons. I have good days, and ashamed days, on my knees pleading for this weakness to be overcome. Headed in the right direction, but not overcome. I too have always admired those "sweet" spirits who seem to have so much love and control.
DianeFebruary 3, 2020
Many of us can relate to your experience! I especially appreciated the paragraph beginning, “Please understand...” I, too, have already blown the “never raising her voice” thing. And it IS good to hear from someone who has blown it like I have, but changed.
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