Today is another huge day for this beautiful human being to prove to everyone that he survived! Might not as "perfect" as others would see him, but he is perfect to everyone who loves him. In his 18th year living in this world, he continues to bring joy, strength, hope, love, and patience to people who comes to know him. No matter how bad your day is, Carl tends to always make it better. He has that superpower. He might not be able to say it, but he loves everyone who shows him love and care. He loves listening to your voices, to your laughs, to the noise you're making. He appreciates all your attention. He wanted to thank everyone who continued to care for him. Today, it might be another day for others, but today is a testament of how resilient this young man turns out to be. Even with all the things he's been, he will give give you a smile that can melt your heart. You're a survivor, you're a strong while loving at the same time, you're such an inspiration to all. We love you very much and may you continue spreading that joy and unjudgemental smile of yours to all. #TakeABreakDontShake #NeverShakeABaby #NoExcuseForAbuse #OneShakeIsAllItTakes #LoveThemDontHurtThem #sbssurvivor #shakenbabysyndromeawareness #childabuseawareness #abusiveheadtrauma #shakenimpactsyndrome #inflictedheadinjury #whiplashshakesyndrome #shakenbabysyndrome #specialneeds #sbsstinks #youre18today (at Pomfret Center, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CndnMuNN_eo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
