A Mother’s Final Wish: Please Help me, help My Son

Hello, and thank you for taking a moment to read my story.

This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write.

I am currently in hospice care, and I know my time here is coming to an end. I have made peace with my illness, and I am not afraid for myself.

What keeps me awake at night… what truly weighs on my heart… is worrying about my adult autistic son.

Through all of this, he has been the taking care of me. Which is not easy for someone with autism. He doesn’t do well with other people and he’s had to deal with with doctors,nurses, etc.

He has shown more love, patience, and strength than I could have ever imagined. Even on my hardest days, he is there—quietly helping, staying strong for me, and making sure I’m not alone.

I am so incredibly proud of him.

But I am his mother…I know how much he still needs me.

When I’m gone, I won’t be there to help him, guide him, or make sure he’s okay. And the truth is, the home he lives in right now is not safe for him the way it is.

The roof is failing and needs to be completely replaced, including the decking. The floors are also in very bad condition and require major repairs—new subflooring and reinforcement of the joists—These are not small problems. They are the kind of problems that could leave him struggling and overwhelmed without anyone there to help.

I have received quotes estimating the cost of these repairs between $18,000 and $20,000, which is simply more than he or I can afford.

I try to stay strong, but the thought of leaving him in a home needing these repairs weighs heavily on my heart. I don’t want him to have to face these burdens alone. He has already given so much of himself caring for me.

As a mother, my greatest wish is simple:

I want to be able to close my eyes knowing he has a secure place to live—a home that won’t fail him, a place where he can feel stable, protected, and at peace.

I am asking, from the bottom of my heart, for your help to make that possible.

The funds raised will go toward

Replacing the entire roof, and several places in the floor.

Any donation, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to giving him a safe future. And if you’re unable to give, simply sharing this means more than you know.

Note: My son will have access to this account, if I pass before these funds are raised, he can continue this effort and make sure these repairs are completed. That alone would give me so much comfort.

Thank you for reading my story. Thank you for your kindness. And thank you for helping a mother find peace, knowing her son will be okay.