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Aria’s Song-Chapter Seven
Chapter Seven:
As I spent hours trying to figure out my new normal in a hospital room, I learned that sometimes you just have to keep dancing even when you miss a beat. It was a lesson I was learning because of someone else’s decision but it was a reality I had to face. My faith, my parents and sister helped me through, I knew I was not alone, but I would be lying if I didn’t admit I struggled. I was struggling as the time to go home drew near, not because I didn’t want to go home, but because I knew I would face new challenges, and I knew some people would treat me differently.
She always knew when I was struggling, even if I tried to hide it. She no longer hid from other people’s emotions, though she still struggled with her own. We’d been patient with her, though, and she really had come a long way. Even with her struggles, she’s like everybody else, whether they’re on the spectrum or experienced life-changing injuries in a car crash.
I was grateful for the distractions of my family, because I didn’t want to dwell on what I lost when I still had so much to be grateful for. It was enough thought and worries to keep me awake at night, I didn’t want them taking away my family time.
“Aria, the doctors say you’ll be able to go home soon.” Alyssa smiles as she tells me. Despite my nerves, I smile at Alyssa’s excitement. I’m…
