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My Lil' Man


Over the years My Lil' Man Alec, has been bullied. Bullied because he has a mild tick from his Tourette's Syndrome. His tick's truly are mild. Though when he is bullied, his ticks worsen, sometimes he has more than 6 different ones at a time. They also become more noticeable when he is afraid or stressed.

Last summer he was invited to swim over at a friends house with his cousin Austin. I was in attendance. Where I was talking with a friend on the patio while the kids were swimming. Alec and Austin removed themselves from the pool, sat on the patio acting very strange. Scared really.



I asked both of them if they were okay and if anything had happened. They both denied anything was wrong and stated they just didn't want to swim anymore. (odd if I do say so myself)

At the dinner table that evening, I noticed a new tick. Alec was complaining that his eyes hurt really bad! His tick was so bad that it was straining his eyes beyond belief! It was a horrible moment and everyone saw and of course all the kids stared, causing his tick to increase. He became embarrassed, putting his head down, not looking at anyone and his eyes began to tear up.

It was then that I was able to put it all together. I asked him one more time, what had happened in the pool that day.

Alec asked to speak in private.

It was there that he informed me that he was told numerous times to stay underwater so that this girl could talk to Austin.

If you remember, Alec just learned how to swim March of that year. He is still a beginner.

Alec truly thought he was going to drown.

He layed his head on my chest and was silent. I held him and reassured him that he is safe. I also informed him that had he told me right away, corrective action could have been taken immediately.



So naturally I talked with my girlfriend. Explained to her what had happened. She was furious and so apologetic. The next day, the girl called me. Seeking forgiveness and asked to speak to Alec as well.



The next morning, I noticed his tick has nearly subsided. Thanking the Lord for always holding my lil man close and keeping him safe. My prayer is that Alec will learn to be bold enough to speak up for himself and come to me immediately. Alec is such a lover, not a fighter.
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