Over the past few weeks, I have been thinking about the impact that I make on others. When I really think about it, there is a reality that in many ways I am making an impact on the world in so many ways that it can be hard to even imagine. It is not to glorify on myself but to see that I do have value for the effort that I put into things and that I need to continue to do what I need to do to become successful in my  journey as an autistic person.

As hard as it can be to believe at times, there is so much that I do to contribute to the lives of others that while I never really see it as something that matters, just something that is done because it is what is suggested or that I have a passion or interest in, I sometimes do not see the impact that I am making to so many people, many of them I have never met in real life.

One of the greatest things that has been a creation is Facebook. Through there I have several pages to different facets and causes that I am involved in and share my talents through that platform in many ways from daily to several times a week. It is something that I never want to boast about but provides me with routine and structure in daily living that is so needed. One of the most notable things that can be done is that I write my daily posts on Meta (Facebook and Instagram) that many people in real life have said has been an inspiration many times over. Sometimes having that belief of the inspiration that I am doing is  what makes it through the day in my best mindset.

Then there are the things that I do in person , whether it is chairing meetings at work, sending cards to the homebound at church, or creating the newsletter for our weekly weight loss support group, I have been recognized for doing these kind gestures expecting little in return and wile never wanting the recognition, it does help boost my morale that I am a talented person and continue to have the potential that I many times do not see.

Beyond my knowledge I know that there is an impact that I am making that goes far beyond where I dare to dream. While I have the opportunity to see the impacts that I make, I never really look at those numbers nor do I want to make money on the things that provide me with the mental well-being that is so important in my life when there is so much uncertainty in my life.

There can be times when I want to avoid reality because I feel so much happier in a place that seems unreal to me, but there has been times when I know that is unhealthy for me and taking care of my mental health is a priority and will always be. I know that I am making an impact on many in just telling my story alone and that I can speak volumes in of itself. Slowly, things will be better as things move forward as long as I am patient with myself.