Trip to an adventure park

 

Over the past few months, I have started noticing some small changes in Akshat. As a mother, you observe these things very closely. What surprised me the most was seeing him slowly becoming more comfortable being around people. He has started enjoying being in social settings, something that was once quite overwhelming for him.

There was a time when even being in a crowded place could be sensorily challenging for Akshat. Naturally, I used to be cautious about exposing him to such environments. But recently, I noticed that he was not only coping well with these situations better but also showing curiosity and interest in being around people. For me, this change was both surprising and heartwarming.

These changes gave me the confidence to take him to a picnic recently. I was a little unsure at first, wondering how he would manage in a new environment with many people around. But to my delight, he truly enjoyed the experience. Watching him smile, engage, and simply be present in that moment made it very special for me as a mother.

Many people believe that children learn best when they are simply pushed into a situation—like the common saying, “Throw the child into the pond and he will learn to swim.” But with Akshat, my journey has been different.

Instead of pushing him into situations before he felt ready, I chose to take a slower path. I took him to the “pond” every day, so to speak. I spoke to him about swimming. I let him observe, understand, and gradually become comfortable with the idea. I waited patiently for the moment when he would feel ready.

And one day, he did.

When he finally decided to step in on his own, it wasn’t because someone pushed him, it was because he felt prepared and confident enough to try.

As a mother, this experience has taught me something very valuable. Sometimes, real learning doesn’t come from pushing a child into something. It comes from preparing them gently, supporting them patiently, and trusting that when they are ready, they will take that step themselves.

And when they do, that step is stronger, more meaningful, and truly their own.

-Ritu

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I am enjoying being social for a while now. A better mind and body connection help me to regulate myself in chaotic situations and I feel that I can manage my thoughts mindfully.

Last week, I went to an adventure park for picnic. It was for the first time that I went to an adventure park.

We reached to the park in a bus. I went with my friends and teachers from my vocational centre. It was a short bus ride that I completed comfortably.

The park was situated on the outskirts of the city and was lush green. We had good breakfast there. After that we headed towards the rides. There were rope bridges, swing, climbers etc. initially I was scared to try these rides The guide over there took us to a slide. To climb the slide, there was a swinging pathway. I climbed up and started walking on the bridge. Just when I was about to finish the bridge, I got little scared because of the height and couldn’t finish it.

But after some time, I tried the same slide again. It took me some time to process and understands the surroundings. I had never tried these swings or slides before. So I was little nervous in the beginning but once I got the confidence I did it. But once I became comfortable and confident about the rides and the place, I tried many of them.

It was fun walking over those swinging bridges, rope swing, and running in the ground. The tractor ride was cool. We danced together and this picnic was so much fun.

Akshat Rassay

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