I know that lack of empathy is an Asperger trait, and I should be used to it by now, but sometimes, instead of always being the strong one, I need to be able to fall apart when the situation calls for it.
This week, I have heard 2 pieces of bad news which have really got to me; firstly that a young woman who I knew over 10 years ago, had killed herself. She had had quite serious mental health problems when at school, and I tried very hard to help her when I was working there, obviously I didn't help that much as I heard that she killed herself a couple of weeks ago aged 27. I have found myself wondering if I could have done more for her. The second piece of bad news is that a former colleague, a fantastic teacher, and a good friend, who I haven't. Seen since I moved away 2 years ago, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, aged just 62. I have spent a lot of time thinking about her and her family, and generally feeling pretty sad.
Mr H came home from work yesterday, and I told him about these 2 pieces of sad news. His response? "I don't know these people so I don't know why you are upset". Thanks for that Mr H, I really don't know why I bother.
Hannah x
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