Atlanta, Ga. (CBS46) – When you’re 8 years old, it’s important to know that people care about you; That’s what a Georgia family is trying to figure out for their young son. He had several birthday parties where no one showed up, and now his mother and aunt are asking the Georgian to step up.
“My grandson turned 9 on September 14. Last year, he didn’t have anyone to his birthday party,” said Bri Sosebee, Austin’s aunt.
Sometimes, we all need a reminder that we matter; that in this huge world someone is thinking of us, someone who thinks we are important.
“He gets a little frustrated when people don’t think about him. He’s autistic and doesn’t understand things,” said Bri.
“He was a playful, erratic kid at times and he had a big heart,” says Austin’s mother Amber Sosebee.
He was having a hard time.
“People tend to bully him at school, no one wants to appear at any of his events,” says Bri, “Every kid deserves to be loved and he deserves to have outstanding friends. presently.”
This year, the family is doing something different. They’re asking complete strangers, all over the state of Georgia, to write and send birthday cards to Austin.
“Maybe a few birthday cards and he will realize that there are other people who really want to send him something, people who really care,” Bri said.
Austin loves Spider-Man, sharks, Minecraft, and football.
If you want to make Austin’s birthday extra special this year, you can send a birthday card to: 7830 Smith Farm Road, Cumming, GA, 30028.
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