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I’m Autistic

My brother and I are both autistic, my brother being diagnosed when he was a young kid and I in my early twenties, because my brother’s first therapist was an idiot that should have her license revoked. So, my brother and I were never given the support and help we needed. As a result I haven’t been real comfortable with who I was, always told I should be a certain way, and that I needed to act like a normal person. This past year and a half has changed me however. In February of last year i got a new job and met two people that has changed my life, my friends Gabby and Ben. Gabby is this awesome tiny crazy chick that pulled me out of my shell. Ben, who has an autistic son, understands me and can even understand me when I have trouble with words and talking. They both helped me accept and be open with my autistic traits. We all have similar senses of humor and I feel like I owe them so much.

I’ve actually started to be open with my stimming and I’ve started to really research autism, allowing me to learn more about myself. I’ve been able to learn how to lessen my meltdowns and not stumble through life, hating that I just can’t be normal. I’ve also been more assertive with my mom, explaining why I’m the way I am and that I just can’t control some things about myself. That she’s being an ableist.

I don’t know where i’m going with this really, I just felt like I needed to say this and i guess, tell people with autism that there are people out there who are awesome and can be the support you need.

Amazing Things Happen - by Alexander Amelines. I just found this gem and I felt the need to spread it around.