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
This week, I had the opportunity to attend a day of awards ceremonies awarding those who have supported youth and… READ MORE
This week has been an out of this world week. But if anything it has taught me to never give… READ MORE
This week is a landmark week on the wellness journey. Six months ago I had a visit to my doctor’s… READ MORE
When an autistic adult makes that big leap into independence. They are oftentimes away from the cusp of their very… READ MORE
This week has been a challenging week. It has worn me out a great deal and has caused some toughness… READ MORE
With the hot and humid weather, the past few months, it has been detrimental for me to want to partake… READ MORE
As many autistic people, I have difficulty experiencing when supports change. I define support as anything that is essential for… READ MORE
If you are eastern United States, you are for sure hearing something with the word “Ida” in it. What was… READ MORE
With the “new” normal that we are experiencing and the return to what we want to consider a norm by… 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
This week I found a post on the social media platforms for the Hiki app, an online dating and friendship… READ MORE
many people with autism fight for what they want and while they may fall down, they oftentimes pick themselves up… READ MORE
Self-Determination is defined as the process by which a person controls their own life. As an adult with autism, this… READ MORE
For many in the autism community, we want someone to be our friend. Sometimes, I have been told that it… READ MORE
While people with autism are oftentimes known as introverted, backwards or shy, many of want the same things neurotypical people… READ MORE
Sometimes it can be hard when we as human beings don’t see the number or the progress that we want… 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.