In continuing this week’s blog of Independence-Dependence, I had several examples of why it is important to be thankful for… READ MORE
Being independent, yet not having total freedom to go the places you truly want to go can be rough to… READ MORE
As I have discussed over time, being independent comes with responsibilities. Many of the responsibilities are just that, a responsibility.… READ MORE
As I have had some time to ponder my own thoughts recently, I began to realize how much I have… READ MORE
As I continue to work on my overall wellness, I am beginning to realize that I am beginning to develop… READ MORE
Sometimes we don’t think before saying something. I have been guilty of doing so time and time again. Yet, I… READ MORE
The wellness journey continues. Wellness in general is never ending and is the catalyst in making sure that your body… READ MORE
Many times, those who do not know my whole life story approach me and say “you are such a positive… READ MORE
When someone who experiences challenges decides to “leave the nest” of the home of their family and start a journey… READ MORE
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Last week near this time, the event, the first ever held by our county behavioral health office in correlation of… READ MORE
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Recently, I have begun to see the importance of all facets of wellness as it relates to me and my… READ MORE
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As human beings we are often creatures of habit. We cannot often see beyond what we know. Change is often… READ MORE
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Sometimes after we grow, we begin to learn. We begin to feel confident about making sound choices and becoming less… READ MORE
So, you may have wondered in the course of the past week, you may have noticed that I have written… READ MORE
I, like many, want to be well, regardless of years. I had a hard time accepting what I needed to… READ MORE
Keeping on track with yesterday’s blog of accepting Reality, what often follows up is a cause to react when confronted… READ MORE
Accepting the reality of where you are in life and what you need to work on can sting worse than… READ MORE
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For the month of April and Autism Awareness / Acceptance Month, I have been writing on how the acceptance of… READ MORE
Over the decades I have heard that a perceived trait of autistic behavior is acting out inappropriate behavior to get… READ MORE
Life is challenging. For me being autstic, managing all of the challenges life brings particularly in being well and independent… READ MORE
““Being A ‘Shining Example To My Peers’ means that I am open, transparent and honest with what it takes and the struggles in managing life’s necessities and challenges alongside being hopeful and resilient in my fight to keep going and living the life that is mine.”
~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.