One of the common stereotypes of being autistic is the fact that we do not want a friend or have… READ MORE
Being two years in my current home this week and over four years from moving out of my parents home… READ MORE
Today marks the 25th month of living in my current home. It is something that I continue as I close… READ MORE
Being autistic, we often seek for others to understand our quirks and how we operate, but does anyone ever ask… READ MORE
Having some time off over the past few weeks provided me some time to self-reflect. As my mind often thinks… READ MORE
Part of being an independent person is that you have to be OK with the life choices that you make.… READ MORE
In my life as an autistic person, the (dys)regulation of my emotions can be extremely absurd. In moments for me… READ MORE
Sometimes, I ask myself, why do I keep on going? Why do I never give up? I often make statements… READ MORE
Living life as an autistic man finally free of all things that are true issues, I can see and actually… READ MORE
As an autstic adult, understanding that things happen can be a struggle to forget. My brain wants me to be… READ MORE
Throughout life, I have been taught not to counteract things that I may not agree with. In the self-advocacy movement,… READ MORE
As we are nearing the third year of the pandemic, I am beginning to understand the need to let my… READ MORE
As fall arrives, in the housing complex I arrive in is usually an overall maintenance inspection of the property and… READ MORE
In my over 4 year journey of independence as an autistic adult, one of my constant struggles is the fact… READ MORE
I now realize that this and other circumstances that have occurred with my housing situation this week have presented the… READ MORE
In last week’s adulting blog, I shared my experience when accepting a change to one’s routine. However in this day… READ MORE
One of the traits of being autistic for one to adhere to rules, orders, etc. For me in my over… READ MORE
For many autistics, being able to accept changes can be difficult for some to tolerate. Many may react in a… READ MORE
As this post is published on a holiday such as Labor Day (in the US), I would like to share… READ MORE
Being an autistic adult and knowing that after you try something and realizing that you are not ready to make… 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.