In reality, these issues are minimal in the big scheme of things and don’t really affect my life one way… READ MORE
Compromise is sometimes a sticky subject for an autistic individual. It sometimes causes them to have to do something they… READ MORE
(CW/TW: Death, Suicidal Ideation) I fell a little off course last week, and while I could make a million excuses… READ MORE
Finally, I am getting my head after years in the sand of denial. READ MORE
Although things have gotten better with my medication regimen, they still happen. They’re just not as intense as they were,… READ MORE
For the first time in over 3 years, I went to my home church in person. READ MORE
From making it to the first bench to completing the walk without sitting down, a milestone for sure. READ MORE
Life seems to be easier now. Maybe because I have listened to what everyone has told me all my life.… READ MORE
For some people it’s easy to join a gym.For me it was hard to do just that. READ MORE
It can be unbelievable sometimes of the things I do in life and not let my challenges get in the… READ MORE
Sometimes… Sometimes in life we excel. Sometimes in life we fail. Sometimes in life…we ignore the signs of what we… READ MORE
Not a word I think of often, but for me, I deeply know that I persevere through life’s challenges. READ MORE
It is knowing that following through today’s motions and being the best that I can be, I am the better… READ MORE
When I get home, I need time to decompress everything and recharge my batteries to get through the rest of… READ MORE
For the past I would say nearly 4 years, I have been paying for a discounted gym membership through my… READ MORE
As I am learning more about my challenges, I am learning to better manage. READ MORE
TW/CW: This post has information about suicide and suicide prevention. For help 24/7, please call or text the Suicide &… READ MORE
I know I am needed. It is what keeps me going and not giving up. READ MORE
I have to have a conversation with myself that I am better than the childish self that my mind wants… READ MORE
I am proud of being able to extend myself to my mother for once and not be angry or bitter… READ MORE
“If You Know You Can Be Who You Can Be. Why Don’t You Just Do the Right Thing, Things Will Go Better If You Do”
~Dustin
Home to the writings of an autisitc man that has had his share of life experiences over four decades but has bounced back greatly from adverisity to live an everyday independent life.