One of the things I value the most is the practice of meditation and mindfulness in my daily life. It's like a little oasis of calm in the midst of all the chaos that can happen day-to- day. You know, you don’t have to link meditation to any specific spiritual journey unless that’s what you’re into. There are so many ways to approach it, and honestly, it can feel a bit overwhelming at times. But for me, I like to keep it simple and just focus on my breath. It’s like the easie

My Journey into Emergency Medical Services As a teenager, I had high hopes for myself, even amidst all the issues I was having. I was totally obsessed with Emergency Medical Services and wanted to become a paramedic. I remember the excitement I felt every time I saw an ambulance rush by with its lights flashing and sirens blaring—it was like a calling for me. At 18, I entered the County's EMT training school, which was a big step toward making my dreams come true. The progra

You know, sometimes I find myself in this weird position where I feel like I have to justify my lifestyle choices, especially when I’m looking at folks who are neurotypical. It’s like, why do I even bother? Honestly, trying to explain myself usually ends up doing more harm than good. This whole thing really hits home when it comes to work and jobs. Growing up, I was always told that the secret to success was simple: just "get a job and work hard." Sounds easy enough, right? W

Literal thinking is when people understand words, questions, and instructions exactly as they're said, without considering any hidden or implied meanings. It is a common way It's raining cats and dogs many neurodiverse individuals think. Once we get the context it can be easier to understand the figurative meaning of things. With ACC, things like sarcasm, idioms, and metaphors need a bit more social or cultural understanding, which can sometimes leave us puzzled or slow us do