Sometimes as an autistic person, we often center the world around us, thinking only about our needs. This can irritate… READ MORE
One of the struggles that autistics face is the willingness to stay clean. While this may not be the case… READ MORE
Many times an autistic person thrives off a routine that they cling to for survival in ensuring that the day… READ MORE
As is often said, there is no such thing as ‘easy’ autism. Even in myself who has learned and grown… READ MORE
So much of today’s society involves the general populace dedicating themselves to the screens. With so many devices always at… READ MORE
For me, sometimes it can be hard to find motivation. This is often curtailed by the onset of autistic burnout… READ MORE
Sometimes in life, there are circumstances that are beyond our own personal control. As much as we would like to… READ MORE
Today is my 38th Birthday. While it is just a number, in some ways it shows its better parts of… READ MORE
After years of fighting the battles I have been fighting for my independence, I have finally come to the terms… READ MORE
A trait that an autistic person has is the difficulty in making decisions when the opportunity is given for them… READ MORE
When we are an adult, we have responsibilities that we must engage in, especially if they allow us to have… READ MORE
As a person who is autistic and has other challenges, I can only take care of myself as much as… READ MORE
The things that autistic adults such as myself do when we are faced with the challenges of getting through the… READ MORE
Sometimes in life, whether we like it or not, we need to see the reality in ourselves. The damage that… READ MORE
On this day of age, we hear this new buzz-word, Self-Advocacy. I am always a firm believer in advocating for… READ MORE
As I am getting older in life and life becomes more real, I am slowly understanding what the term adulting… READ MORE
Being an autistic adult, you can have all coping skills at your disposal, but until your brain gets the signal… READ MORE
Throughout life living in my parents’ home, I can remember being told to have a sense of pride and ownership… READ MORE
In recent weeks, with the systems and the world resuming some state of normalcy in my neck of the woods,… READ MORE
Being an autistic adult in my late-thirties, it can be hard to realize just that. Oftentimes, I want to bring… READ MORE
“You have the power to choose whether or not to make a spectacle out of something, but you must also think about whether it is worth it.”
~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.