My Name is Jacob. My mom is writing this for me because she accepts me exactly for who I am. She does not judge me or think something is "wrong" with me. My mom and dad find my "different" beautiful. They both tell me I am amazing and brilliant and when they do, I say "No I'm not, I am Jacob." They tell me I am the most loving, precious child and I say "No I'm not, I am just Jacob." I do not understand when people label other people as "this" or "that". I just am.
I am 7 and I have known my alphabet since I was 2, I also could read and write by 4, and by first grade I was doing multiplication. I just have a hard time interacting with you because I am not sure how to say what it is I am thinking.
I see the world through a lens and so do you. All our lenses are different yet if you really look close enough, we are all the same, The difference is in how our minds process things.
Imagine a very hard puzzle. The pieces look alike and the shapes are similar, and you have to put the puzzle together,,,that is how I feel when you ask me a question or talk to me...I hear you. I know what you said, I just must take those pieces and try to put them together so I can tell you things. This does not mean I am anything less or anything more than you are. I don't want you to feel sorry for me or treat me any different than any one else. All I ask is keep including me even if shy from you. I love that you love me.
Marquette, MI
