"Family gatherings are hard," she wrote. "It is sad when the other children are running and playing together or when they are being held and engaged by other adults; London just sits alone in his own world. Christmas is particularly heart breaking because he doesn't understand that you need to open a present to find a treasure inside, nor does he understand the treasure. It's hard to watch other children rip open their presents excitedly while London sits near his still wrapped gift.
"We feel awkward because London is acting awkward and everyone else in the room senses the awkwardness. We in turn feel bad for creating a scene or ruining someone else's time. Even worse, we feel broken because London isn't even aware that it is Christmas. We can only wonder if he will ever appreciate a present or how many years will pass before he does."
