Being autistic and having anxiety can take a lot.

It means deciphering through what really is something concerning or not.

Knowing whether or not you can do the things that you can do.

Letting go of the old beliefs of why you can’t do something.

And instead focusing on why something can be good for you if you are brave.

They often say that taking the first step is the hardest thing to do.

Nothing can be further from the truth for a person such as myself.

When anxiety wants to often hold me back from doing what is wanted or needed.

I eventually understand the need to be brave and push through.

Sometimes it is the many other people that are there with me, supporting me or joining me, letting me know how great of a person that I am.

Sometimes it can be hard to see what a great person that I am.

It has taken me a lot to get to where I am today. There were many battles fought.

But I overcame the fears and was braver than many ever thought.

Many say that they never know what it takes for an autistic person to do what they need to do to integrate themselves into the outside world.

If I had never been pushed to do things or been acclimated in the way that I was to things, it is no wonder that I have continued to excel at doing what brings me harmony.

Granted, it has its moments, but in the end, I see the value of pushing through and being brave, even at the toughest moments.