Month: March 2023

Reflections

Reflections: Live as if Your Life Counts On It

Dustin

Sometimes we need a wake-up call to understand how life is and that you need to stop flirting with disaster and just do what is right for once. That was me a few weeks ago and while it was not one certain thing, these events have made me understand the importance of getting back and doing things that I need to do for myself.

Adulting, Independence

Adulting: Fighting Immaturity

Dustin

Being an autistic adult in my late-thirties, it can be hard to realize just that. Oftentimes, I want to bring my challenges and concerns to the spotlight and make it all about me in a very immature kind of way as if I deserve to have the negative attention and others, especially those in my close circle deserve the anguish I lash out at them.

Reviews

Review: What Color Is Monday? By Carrie Cariello

Dustin

For the past few years, I have been following author Carrie Cariello on Facebook. While she has quite the way with words and explanation of how autism affects her, her son Jack and her entire family. She has an engagement on her page of nearly 10,000 and along with a subscriber section to her Facebook… Continue reading Review: What Color Is Monday? By Carrie Cariello

A Journal Entry

Maybe They’re Right

Dustin

Life seems to be easier now. Maybe because I have listened to what everyone has told me all my life. Maybe I shouldn’t have brushed off their words with harsh statements. I just couldn't see the benefits of what they were telling me to do. Or maybe I had to learn what to do my… Continue reading Maybe They’re Right

A Journal Entry

Sense of Accomplishment.

Dustin

For some people it's easy to join a gym.For me it was hard to do just that.

Healthy Lifestyle, Wellness Wedbesday

Wellness Wednesday: Making That First Move

Dustin

Last week, I had mentioned that the week before I switched to a more convenient gym closer to my home. Last week was also my first visit there and just making the first move makes me more inspired to get out and do what is needed to make the changes more constant in my life.

Reflections

Reflections: Leading More By Example

Dustin

Many times, I disregard the fact that I am a well-liked person and am often seen as an example of someone who faces their challenges. While I do my best, it is important to know that I too am not perfect and have my moments as well.

A Journal Entry

Taking it like a Champ.

Dustin

It can be unbelievable sometimes of the things I do in life and not let my challenges get in the way. I won't lie, sometimes I get down on myself and want to play the "poor me" card. But I also know that I'm strong and can do whatever I set my mind out to… Continue reading Taking it like a Champ.

A Journal Entry

Sometimes…

Dustin

Sometimes... Sometimes in life we excel. Sometimes in life we fail. Sometimes in life...we ignore the signs of what we need to do.It isn't like we haven't been told what to do time and time again. We know what it does to us if we don't listen to our bodies. This thing called autism, it… Continue reading Sometimes…