This Christmas has been one of the better Christmases for me. It made me feel better that there are people… READ MORE
It is often said that autistics are easily influenced. While that may be the case for many, it is not… READ MORE
As autistics, sometimes we hear things that we don’t care to hear like being told to do things we don’t… READ MORE
Autistics when outside of their comfort zone face elements that can easily trigger behaviors. These triggers and behaviors vary from… READ MORE
Being Autistic and growing up with so many struggles, but eventually the good comes out and you experience the good… READ MORE
The last few days I have been aboard the self-pity train. I know lately I have been there alot and… READ MORE
You may be surprised to see two blog posts being released in One Day. With not only Thanksgiving in just… READ MORE
Being independent requires the need to make several decisions to make sure that you are doing the bare minimum to… READ MORE
One of the things that helps me when combating some issues related to my autism is to talk things through.… READ MORE
was sulking in self-pity over the simplest of things for no reason at all. As November is a great month… READ MORE
I know I need to be occupied when I am alone. When I am alone, it is a preempter to… READ MORE
When an autistic person or anyone with a disability moves out on their own, many times, they rely on the… READ MORE
Autistics have multiple phobias of doing things mainly brought forth by induced anxiety. Throughout childhood, this fear resonated deep within… READ MORE
Becoming an adult, especially in an independent living situation requires the execution and management of tasks that need to be… READ MORE
Being an autistic adult, I always want to throw a pity party about how bad life is for me. Sometimes,… READ MORE
Nowadays the comorbidities of being autistic and having other mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia is more… READ MORE
When an autistic adult makes that big leap into independence. They are oftentimes away from the cusp of their very… READ MORE
As many autistic people, I have difficulty experiencing when supports change. I define support as anything that is essential for… READ MORE
While some with autism are pre-programmed to make lists, there are still a host of autidtic individuals that for the… READ MORE
“It can be easy to act on our emotions but there can also be a sense of pride when we are brave and do what we need to get through the challenges we face.”
~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.