Molly

Hello
My name is Matthew Stovesand
My little sister is a very high functioning autistic
21 year old woman. She is a bagger at the local
supermarket and has done very since starting less than
6 months ago. In my view she has even more potential
to enjoy life. She has always been very attracted to
Japanese culture and music. I have repeatedly tried to
encourage her to learn the language (to no avail).
Over the last 3-4 years her obsession has increased 10
fold. I feel like she is so psychologically strong she
now endures all social interaction completely waiting
for her time on the computer watching Japanese music
videos and music. My parents have endured the most and
seem to have settled for this type of lifestyle for my
sister, I on the other hand see this as an addiction
completely enveloping my sisters mind and personality.
I have encouraged my parents to remove all electronics
and see what other types of interaction might arise
from her. My paretns understandingly say it is an
escape and outlet for her to relax and enjoy herself.
I understand this as well but have seen her
personality and relationships (especially with my
Father) suffer almost to a non existant state. I
always wonder how she would be if we were living prior
to electronics and computers, I believe she would be
very more interacting and relational, as she was prior
to this recent obsession. I would love some feedback
or any contact information of someone I could speak
further with. Any help would be much appreciated
I just see alot of potential in my sister and see this
one aspect taking her away from all people around her.

Feel free to contact me with any help or information
Thank you
Matthew Stovesand
stovie23@yahoo.com