I had the opportunity today to watch you interact at the pool with a little girl. She was probably about three years younger then you but this did not bother you at all. I really noticed how aware you are at your inability to communicate verbally with her. You silent "stalked" her from behind, following her around the pool, instigating her to play cat and mouse, and always staying close enough that you could just reach out and touch her if you wanted to. You never did touch her though, never showed aggression or frustration, and relied upon your nonverbal communication to communicate with her. The two of you played for about 45 minutes never needing to say a word and having this wonderful sense of acceptance where some of the walls could come down. From this, we were even invited to have play dates with her family - you made a friend today and all you had to do was be yourself. I was impressed, confused, intrigued, and most of all proud of the man you are becoming.
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