Finding Clarity in Diagnosis I've touched on this a bit before, but now I really want to dive in. Getting diagnosed with ACC at 46 was honestly a huge relief for me; it felt like someone finally handed me the missing piece of a puzzle that I had been struggling with for years. It was like, "Aha! This is why I’ve felt so out of sync with everyone else!" All those years of confusion and uncertainty just melted away as I started to connect the dots. I had spent so much time fee

Working While Disabled While everyone's experience having a DCC and working, or trying to work, is unique, this is my story. You know, it’s kind of wild how each person’s journey can be so different, yet we all share some common threads. I've touched on some of my past jobs in other posts, but let me tell you, every single job I ever landed came with its own set of challenges. I was always pretty good at selling myself during the interview process—like, I could charm the sock

There's this thing going around in neurodiverse communities where people say, "I wouldn't change anything about myself because then I wouldn't be me." I have a bit of a problem with that. Considering all the heartache and struggles I've been through, and what my parents had to deal with because of it, I'd definitely want to change some things. Reflecting on Life with ACC You know, I often find myself daydreaming about how different my life might have been if I hadn’t been bo

Discovering My Neurodivergence Later in Life Hey there, fellow DCCers and neurodivergent friends! Let’s chat about something that’s been a real game-changer for me. So, I found out I have Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum when I was 46. Now, you might be thinking, “Why does that matter now since you’re older and have lived your life?” Well, let me tell you, that diagnosis was like a light bulb going off in my head. It was honestly the start of my life in many ways. Making Sens

One of the most frustrating things I've come across as someone on the autism spectrum, , is when people casually say, "but you look normal," or brush it off with, "everyone is a little autistic." These comments, even if meant to be nice or supportive, can really hurt because they show a big misunderstanding about what it's like to live with invisible disabilities. Invisible disabilities like autism and DCCs aren't obvious at first glance. They're beneath the surface, which of

The Positives Social media definitely has its upsides, right? I mean, it's like this magical portal where I can connect with people who totally understand me and see a wild mix of opinions that I might never encounter in my everyday life. Seriously, I can soak up so much knowledge just by typing away at my keyboard, and it’s pretty awesome! Plus, there’s something so satisfying about expressing myself and getting creative with what I share. And let’s not overlook the practica

Journey to Self-Discovery: Navigating Adulthood and Personal Responsibility Maturity didn’t come easy for me. When I turned 18, I got kicked out of the house, but honestly, I wasn’t ready to take care of myself at all. There’s this saying about DCCs that you should “expect their teens in their twenties.” For me, it was more like my thirties, but whatever… My parents even gave me a big chunk of cash to help me 'settle down, get a job, and face the 'real' world.' At the time, I