Comments on: The Long Trip

By: lisa

lisa — Fri, 25 Mar 2005 21:18:50 +0000

Oh, I’m so sorry. That is tragic, and I wish that your feelings of guilt could be assauged.

We had T vaccinated last week (first shots), and they no longer have the mercury preservative that some believe may cause autism. To us, the known risks of illness, disability, and death due to the diseases vaccinated against were much too high to consider doing otherwise.

The Autism Society of America’s position on autism and vaccines is here. They state: “Whatever the cause, it is clear that children with autism and PDD are born with the disorder or born with the potential to develop it.”

Here’s a report you might find interesting as well.

General vaccination safety studies and reports on the Institute of Medicine site.

By: winnie

winnie — Tue, 22 Mar 2005 07:58:44 +0000

like the petals of a flower, you unfold one entry at a time. thanks for sharing kane. so much to think about even in the simplest of routine vaccinations.

By: kaete

kaete — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 04:26:00 +0000

your story is so poignant, kane. autism is reaching epidemic proportions in the united states, and i can’t help but wonder if we are doing something wrong…. not us as people, but us as part of an unhealthy system. i look at the beautiful children with whom i work, and i think about what their futures will be like, and i hope and pray for a cure for them, and for your son, and for all of the other children whose lives include autism.

thank you for this entry.

By: picturgrl

picturgrl — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 17:52:31 +0000

This story is so sad. It’s so hard to look back and think of all the could haves and should haves. Hurts so much. Please don’t blame yourself. You are a good person. Your character shines through in every word that you write. I’m so sorry, but thank you for sharing in an attempt to spare other families the pain yours has gone through.

By: rowena

rowena — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 11:09:09 +0000

Hi Kane! It was nice to see you again! I’m a little shocked to hear about your son, but now I am more informed about the info available on the matter of autism and the possible correlation between it and vaccinations. We had been deciding to adopt children at some point….but changed our minds. Raising children is just…such a large responsibility, and I worry too much about kids when they get sick.

Take care and have a good day!

By: Giao

Giao — Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:52:56 +0000

Wow, Kane, what a post! I am sorry for the wonder and guilt about Steffen’s autism, and I thank you for being so frank and passing on info that could potentially alter future children’s lives. Take care of you.

By: Shirl

Shirl — Thu, 17 Mar 2005 11:38:33 +0000

{{{hugs}}}