Emily’s Brother

I listened to my late 20s/early 30’s physical therapist tell me about her brother, who is severely autistic and cared for by the parents. She is the only sibling. And will not take on that responsibility. To do so is a full time job that requires respite care for you to restore your sanity. She is married and wants to have a family… the brother doesn’t tolerate babies or children… they cry or whine and that triggers him and he “goes off”. And he’s not a full grown man. Her mother can pinpoint the day he became autistic. This is a crime against humanity.