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(Not written by me. This post contains a lot of swear words, so reader discretion is advised)
A FURIOUS dad sent a heart-wrenching message to his friends after their children failed to invite his autistic six-year-old to any birthday parties.
Christine Stephenson, from Newcastle, shared her husband's post online, in which he describes his upset that people in their circle of friends overlook his son Reilly.
An angry dad hit out online after his autistic son Reilly was overlooked from friends' birthday parties
Under the username @life_of_reillys, Christine posted the message on Twitter, with the caption "My husbands [sic] message to his mates breaks my heart" and the hashtags "#inclusion #autism" followed by a crying face and broken heart emoji.
Christine's husband Shane wrote: "Right this has been brewing for some time so here it goes and you can like it or f*****g well lump it.
"My son Reilly has autism not f*****g leprosy; he is 6 years old and my so called friends who have kids also have kids parties.
"Not ONE invite not f*****g one."
Shane's wife Christine posted her husband's heart-wrenching message online
He added: "Think about that whilst you go and f*** yourselves; you have any idea how hurtful that is?
"Just for the record in future don't bother he's not an after thought he's my every f*****g thought."
The post struck a chord with many users of the social media site, where it was retweeted over 2,000 times and received nearly 5,500 likes.
Many replied to the post sharing similar stories and inviting Reilly to their own parties.
The dad's post about his son Reilly prompted an outpouring of support
Speaking to the Huffington Post about the 370 replies her post garnered, Christine said: "Every message I have received has the same words.
"This happened to my son/daughter/granddaughter/grandson too, my child was the only one not invited.
"I would say to other parents in the same position: yes, it’s upsetting - no one wants to think of their child as the child that’s not invited - but find your own pack.
"Those who truly understand and run with them."
One such Twitter user Alison Dixon shared her son's painful experience, writing: "Well done, every word rings true. We were told at nursery "the other children dont like him, please dont bring him back" [sic]."
Another added: "No one really gets it unless your in it. But I've learnt to let go of those "friends". It's quite liberating. But it doesnt take away the pain [sic]".
Mark Duckett wrote: " My son, Bailey, turns 5 in May. We're in Richmond, London but Reilly is more than welcome to come to his party."
Others offered their congratulations to Shane and Christine for speaking out.
One wrote: "Your son and husband sound amazing."
While a woman posting under the name ChipSticks defended Shane's swearing as she congratulated him on taking a stand.
She said:"Sometimes only sweary will do. What a fab dad, said what had to be said.. Sad that it had to be said, but I'd be so proud of him."
Christine, who runs a blog of the same name, The Life of Reilly, in which she attempts to educate people on the realities of raising a child with autism, added: "Reilly is pretty much nonverbal and is an awesome little boy.
“Shane was incredibly upset at the thought of Reilly not being part of his circle of friends. This incident was just the straw that broke the camels back.
“We struggle for support, we have no regular childcare and feel very isolated.”
Source: Dad's heartbreaking post after pals fail to invite autistic son to kids' birthday parties
A FURIOUS dad sent a heart-wrenching message to his friends after their children failed to invite his autistic six-year-old to any birthday parties.
Christine Stephenson, from Newcastle, shared her husband's post online, in which he describes his upset that people in their circle of friends overlook his son Reilly.
An angry dad hit out online after his autistic son Reilly was overlooked from friends' birthday parties
Under the username @life_of_reillys, Christine posted the message on Twitter, with the caption "My husbands [sic] message to his mates breaks my heart" and the hashtags "#inclusion #autism" followed by a crying face and broken heart emoji.
Christine's husband Shane wrote: "Right this has been brewing for some time so here it goes and you can like it or f*****g well lump it.
"My son Reilly has autism not f*****g leprosy; he is 6 years old and my so called friends who have kids also have kids parties.
"Not ONE invite not f*****g one."
Shane's wife Christine posted her husband's heart-wrenching message online
He added: "Think about that whilst you go and f*** yourselves; you have any idea how hurtful that is?
"Just for the record in future don't bother he's not an after thought he's my every f*****g thought."
The post struck a chord with many users of the social media site, where it was retweeted over 2,000 times and received nearly 5,500 likes.
Many replied to the post sharing similar stories and inviting Reilly to their own parties.
The dad's post about his son Reilly prompted an outpouring of support
Speaking to the Huffington Post about the 370 replies her post garnered, Christine said: "Every message I have received has the same words.
"This happened to my son/daughter/granddaughter/grandson too, my child was the only one not invited.
"I would say to other parents in the same position: yes, it’s upsetting - no one wants to think of their child as the child that’s not invited - but find your own pack.
"Those who truly understand and run with them."
One such Twitter user Alison Dixon shared her son's painful experience, writing: "Well done, every word rings true. We were told at nursery "the other children dont like him, please dont bring him back" [sic]."
Another added: "No one really gets it unless your in it. But I've learnt to let go of those "friends". It's quite liberating. But it doesnt take away the pain [sic]".
Mark Duckett wrote: " My son, Bailey, turns 5 in May. We're in Richmond, London but Reilly is more than welcome to come to his party."
Others offered their congratulations to Shane and Christine for speaking out.
One wrote: "Your son and husband sound amazing."
While a woman posting under the name ChipSticks defended Shane's swearing as she congratulated him on taking a stand.
She said:"Sometimes only sweary will do. What a fab dad, said what had to be said.. Sad that it had to be said, but I'd be so proud of him."
Christine, who runs a blog of the same name, The Life of Reilly, in which she attempts to educate people on the realities of raising a child with autism, added: "Reilly is pretty much nonverbal and is an awesome little boy.
“Shane was incredibly upset at the thought of Reilly not being part of his circle of friends. This incident was just the straw that broke the camels back.
“We struggle for support, we have no regular childcare and feel very isolated.”
Source: Dad's heartbreaking post after pals fail to invite autistic son to kids' birthday parties
