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Mom Shares Son's Heartbreaking Question On Twitter. The Responses Have Been Amazing

November 4, 2019

A mother shared her son's heartbreaking question on Twitter and now people from all over the world are asking to be his friend.

David / Credit: Kerry Bloch

Kerry and Robert Bloch's son David suddenly stopped speaking at around 4 years old. To this day only talks in single words when prompted.

"He can go days without saying a word," Kerry said.

David also developed a severe immunodeficiency disorder that meant he needed to be isolated from other kids.

"He wants friends badly. He's home-schooled, and it's just the three of us," Kerry said. "I know he's lonely and he wants friends."

Last week, David asked his mother his first-ever question: "Would someone like me?"

Kerry shared his question on her Twitter account.

My 21 year old autistic son has no communication skills. Today he asked me his first question ever. It was. “Would someone like me?” pic.twitter.com/vw1DMQN9s8

— kerry bloch (@dsmom58) October 30, 2019

Responses have poured in from people around the world, who wanted to let David know he's not alone.

This is my autistic son, Jack. He's also nonverbal, but both of us like you very much!! pic.twitter.com/BAeRC0ex0l

— Bill Osborne (@billpaintswell) November 1, 2019

I’m late to the party, David, but Nick & I say helloooo! You look like a nice person to know.

Nick has special character, too. ❤️ He is 23. He’d like playing video games with you. pic.twitter.com/y2N2RgoSnq

— Maria (@BeBraveAndTrue) November 1, 2019

100%! I like you and would be happy to be your friend! And if you’re ever in the South Florida area and would like to come to a hockey or baseball game, tickets are on me!

— Jessica Blaylock (@JessBlaylock) November 1, 2019

Kerry, there is 2 people in Utah that like your son a lot, my wife @RenaeIngles & I! We would love to invite you guys to a Jazz game!plz let me know & I’ll sort it out!

— Joe Ingles (@Joeingles7) November 1, 2019

Tell David, he has a friend from London... and my family.
Much love pic.twitter.com/OMgwL8xIqr

— Dan Ferdinand (@danferdinand) October 31, 2019

My 16 year old Nick (with autism) and I sure do like him!! Aren’t they the best? ❤️ 🧩 🥰 pic.twitter.com/iL6bYrqCJP

— Patti (Jamaal Williams Stan Account) (@pdubsRN) November 1, 2019

Kerry said the response to her tweet has been overwhelming

"I want to thank everyone who has responded to this tweet," Kerry posted. "I've read every reply to David. The outpouring of love to him is overwhelming. God bless each and every one of you. David is working on thank you card. I'll post when he’s done."