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My relationship with
my step-son, Andrew, is one of my most treasured
possessions. He was an incredibly kind,
interesting, and inquisitive boy, who is also on
the autism spectrum. When he was eleven, I
noticed he was having difficulty in school, as
well as having difficulties finding motivation
for his homework and household chores. It was
then that I decided to take him on a journey - a
journey to explore different countries and
cultures. This was the beginning of Andrew's education on the world. We traveled together to many different locations, learning about the history of the places we went and the people we met. We spent time together in museums, libraries, and other historical sites. Every time we went somewhere, I saw him open up more and more, learning about the world and becoming more comfortable in it. Our travels together have been some of the most memorable moments of my life. I am so proud of Andrew and all that he has learned throughout our journey. He has grown into a confident and independent man, and I know that our travels together have been a huge factor in this. I am thankful that I was able to share this experience with him and am grateful for the time we have spent together.
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