An Autistic Author

So, I know that this blog is mostly aimed at autism, I mean it's right in the name. But it is important to know that many of us with autism end up in similar situations to me. Where we need many types of medication to deal with our mental health. 

Having autism can be extremely challenging. Holding down a job, forming meaningful relationships, achieving independence, dealing with finances, and coping with anxiety, can all take a toll on our mental health. Autistic people are statistically much more likely to suffer from co-existing mental health conditions.

  So on Wednesday, we celebrated a milestone in my streaming career, for the first time since I started streaming almost five years ago I have streamed every day for six whole months. It is a milestone that I never even dreamed of reaching, but yet here we are. So, let's talk about what has happened over the last six months. 

In recent years, there has been much debate on whether there is an autism epidemic. It seems that nowadays children are receiving a diagnosis of autism at an alarming rate. If you do an honest study, you will discover that there are many contrasting opinions on what is causing these staggering statistics.

 Time isn't always easy, but the people you are around can make every difference in the world. Eight years ago, I fell in love with one of my current partners. Yes, I have more than one partner.

So, the title really explains what I'm going to talk about here, like many other autistics I like to think of myself as an introvert. But, am I really an introvert or do I just lie to myself. Well, let's dive into that and see what we discover. 

So, first thing first, I am talking about my own experiences as an autistic person. Although this is the way death affects me, and the way I choose to cope. It may not be the way another person on the spectrum would feel or deal with it. As always, your mileage may vary.