Eia is my 21-yr-old daughter with Down Syndrome who has been coping with Bipolar Disorder since 2016.
Just the other night, Eia surprised me by asking “Do you have a boyfriend Mama?
Me: I don’t have a boyfriend.
Eia: But you have an EX.
Me: Are you referring to your Papa?
Eia: Yes, Mama. Do you love him?
Me: Yes, I did love him.
Eia: Why did you break up with him?
Me: Because he did not love me. (Pause.) Are you sad that your Papa is not living with us?
Eia: No, Mama. I am not sad.
With a reassuring smile, she hugged and kissed me.
EPILOGUE
Eia: Happy bday Mama!
Me: Thank you Eia!
Eia: Do you want a boyfriend, Mama?
Me: Do you want me to have a boyfriend?
Eia: SANA!
Me: Why do you want Mama to have a boyfriend?
Eia: Because you have an EX when Kuya and I were still small.
Me: Do you want your Papa to be my boyfriend?
Eia: No, Mama. Papa is your EX. I want you to have a new boyfriend.
Today is my 63rd birthday. Lord, please grant Eia’s wish. Magkita na sana kami ng soulmate ko!
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