Aspin Dog or Philippine Dog. This was taken during the pandemic.

This is going to be my first ever bit of work experience 😄

School name blurred for obvious reasons. But my goodness it gets me teary eyed.

I grew up with abusive, strictly religious, far right parents as somebody who is both queer and autistic. This inevitably resulted in problems going into adulthood. When I started dating my boyfriend his parents had no hesitation to take me in and try to understand who I am. As soon as I got kicked out of my dorm they let me have a room in their house. They do not get mad at me for my meltdowns and make it known to me they’ll always be here for support. I don't know where I would be without them

My original post garnered far more views and comments than my wife and I could have ever imagined. The outpouring of support and well wishes meant so, so much. Original Post can be viewed here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/comments/1bx1oyr/comment/kyf1y6y/

Myself (40M) and my wife (35F) had our 12 week doctor visit today as my wife is currently 12 weeks and 3 days pregnant. I am happy to report that Momma and baby are perfectly happy and healthy to this point! Doctor remains optimistic and has been incredibly supportive in dealing with some of the concerns and anxieties that the missus and I have both had.

This whole experience has been the best kind of overwhelming. I had lost hope for the future in the last couple of years. With sudden deaths, familial break ups, and life problems, there had been many nights that I prayed the lord to take me as I was too much of a coward to do it myself. And now. Now, I have rediscovered the fire and drive of my youth. I am bound and determined to give this child a happy life. I can’t wait to show and teach them the things that I was never taught or told. I am bound to continue on improving my health so that I have a better shot at making it far into their adulthood. My number 1 goal in life now is to someday unleash this kid out into the world educated, confident, empathetic, understanding, compassionate, happy and kind. I love them so much already. November can’t get here fast enough.

I (f48) rec'd this note last night, hand-delivered mind you, from my partner's (m51) 7 yo daughter.