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So, you got the autism huh? What’s that like?

Part 1 That’s difficult to answer. We see, hear, feel, and perceive the world in completely different ways. Not limited to non autistic individuals but there is great diversity within the autistic community as well. I can’t speak to what it’s like for others with autism but I can show my unique way of seeingContinue reading “So, you got the autism huh? What’s that like?”

You don’t really believe that you’re a space robot from Mars, right?

That’s android, I’ll thank you. And definitely not Mars. Ok, Saturns moon Enceladus. But of course not that’d be…silly… Lol. All kidding aside the answer is yes, and no. The real answer is, to no surprise, complicated but stick with me folks. It’ll make sense on the end…or not. Lets find out. I’ll have toContinue reading “You don’t really believe that you’re a space robot from Mars, right?”

I wasn’t always autistic, I picked it up a few years ago from some dude on the bus.

Ok, so obviously that’s not how autism works. Here’s the shorter version of the short version. Autism is a developmental disability. You are born with it, you will live with it and eventually take it to sweet baby Jesus with you. You can not catch it, develop it, cure it, or run away it. ThoseContinue reading “I wasn’t always autistic, I picked it up a few years ago from some dude on the bus.”

Introductions

My name is Rayne, I am disabled and suffer from a number of mental, emotional, and physical conditions. I spent a lifetime living in the shadow of my disabilities and enduring abuse and neglect. I chose to share my history to those of you who feel like you are alone and need to hear thatContinue reading “Introductions”

Who am I, and why are you reading this?

I’m Rayne, and I wish I had some a kick ass hook to reel you in like how I wrestle gangs of cloned evil robot murder bears bent on world devastation and cheese whiz, but I really don’t have anything that strange… But close. So, the basics then. I’m 44, male, and mentally disabled. IContinue reading “Who am I, and why are you reading this?”

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! “Autism . . . offers a chance for us to glimpse an awe-filled vision of the world that might otherwise pass us by.” – Dr. Colin , Ph.D.