Ryan Barrett
Filed Under (Uncategorized) by Estee on 17-08-2009
This is Ryan Barrett. I do not know him. But he could be my son, Adam. He is beautiful. I’m sure he brought his family so much pride and joy. When I read the story that he was found dead I responded with unusual intensity. I feel as if I am looking at my own son — those vibrant eyes. I know that Adam brings so much life to me in ways I could have never imagined.
I am saddened by this story and for Ryan’s family. I do not think I could carry on without my Adam. So for Ryan’s family, I offer my heartfelt condolences on this horrible loss. See story: http://www.wpix.com/news/wpix-autistic-teen-found-dead-campsite,0,7027775.story.
ESTÉE KLAR
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA
Writer/Curator/Founder of The Autism Acceptance Project. Lecturer on autism & the media, and parenting. Graduate student Critical Disability Studies, York University. I like to write about our journey, musings, attitudes towards autism.
I would have a very difficult time without any of my children as well. No parent should have to live longer than their child(ren). I can understand how you could imagine the story was about your son.
Nice article for Ryan. You have true empathy.