Dear Kid Saturday – Protecting Mommy

Dear TJ,

This week, you’ve been having a terrible time at bedtime, coming out of your room and telling us that you’re scared. On Thursday night, Daddy told you that if you woke up and got scared, to close your eyes and let Willie protect you. You told him, “I have to protect Mommy.” Aww…

Last night, you had an even harder time going to sleep. You said you were scared, and even after I went back up to rock with you, you cried and cried when I got ready to leave your room. You put your blanket and pillow on the floor and told me that you wanted to share with me. You begged me to lie down next to you. You were so sad, I couldn’t say no.

I tried to leave a few times so you could fall asleep on your own, but when you said, “You want to be with me,” I had to stay until you fell asleep.

I don’t know what’s bothering you, and I wish you could tell me. You can’t quite put it into words; “I’m scared” doesn’t quite cover it. When I asked you what you were scared of, you pointed to some stickers on your door (but didn’t want me to take them off) and then at the “circles” on the ceiling. You were searching for an answer to a question that wasn’t quite right. I wish you could put your feelings into the right words.

This morning, when you climbed into bed with us, we tried to tell you to go back to bed, and that Willie would protect you. You told me that you had to protect me. Thank you, Pooks. We’ll protect each other forever and ever.

Love,
Mommy

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Christina Gleason (976 Posts)

That’s me: Christina Gleason. I’m a writer, editor, and disability advocate. I'm a multiply disabled autistic lady doing my best in this world built for abled people. I’m a geek for grammar, fantasy, and casual gaming. I hate vegetables. I cannot reliably speak, so I’ll happily conduct business over email or messaging instead.