So how was Rollie born? Well, let me take you back to the beginning.
Rollie is the affectionate nickname given to me by my 21-year-old mate, Thibault, or "T" as I fondly call him. T has a delightfully soft nature, a giggle, a grin, and a side look that could melt ice-cream.
T ‘s has diagnosed severe Autism, marked by intense self-injurious behaviors and a limited vocabulary. Our journey together started back in 2016 when he was just 13 years old. During a phase between jobs, I decided to try my hand at disability support work. Little did I know that this decision would lead to a bond that's etched in my heart.
I remember our first introduction like it was yesterday. "Thibault, this is Ruory", say "Hi Ruory". T with a side glance, not wanting to be distracted from one of his favourite shows 64 Zoo Lane… "Hello Rollie". There it was, just like that, Rollie was born. To this day I still hang out with my mate T, and he still calls me Rollie.
WHAT A MAN!
