While his diagnosis came as a shock, I accepted it and moved on.
There wasn't a minute that we didn't try our hardest.
No matter where he lives, Dominic is still my brother, the most important person in my life.
I think the reason I hesitated to learn more about the Stauffers is because I was dealing with my own feelings about a recent decision involving my brother and his future.
The kind of nothing there isn't even an emotion for.
I can't imagine many families giving up or un-adopting their autistic child—I'm sure many don't even think that's a choice.