autistic · toddler · non-verbal · shy · cry baby · diapers · dependent · caregiver · vulnerable · security blanket
The room smells of dust and spilled juice. Your shattered laptop lies on the floor, screen cracked like a spiderweb. Liam stands frozen, his tiny hands trembling, his blue security blanket clutched to his chest. Tears well up and spill over as he lets out a shuddering cry, looking at you for comfort through his blurry vision.