I Heard This in the Shadows
It has been a tough couple of weeks. Love seems outside my grasp, no matter how brave I am or how deep into the darkness I reach. So, the shadows grew louder, and louder, […]
Enough, Enough, Enough!!!! A Social Skills Lesson for the Neuro-typical World.
My morning routine is the most important routine of my day. Every morning I eat a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios, drink an 8 ounce glass of Hot Tea, and […]
My Reaction to Sandy Hook, and the Asperger’s Blame Game
Tragedy
When I first heard of the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook, I literally didn’t believe it. With all the bizarre apocalyptic talk […]
Stuck
I recently posted on Facebook the feelings I am having lately. Layers of emotions with multiple causes – such as the APA decision to eliminate Asperger’s from the DSM-V, the year […]
No more can I dance with two hands
Too many roads
to lonely
paths unravel
neither of them mine.
How can I walk
if I am confined?
Don’t bottle me
aged, like fine wine.I cannot feel
these feet are used
garage un-sale special
in a box beneath the stairs.
How can I walk
an […]
to lonely
paths unravel
neither of them mine.
How can I walk
if I am confined?
Don’t bottle me
aged, like fine wine.I cannot feel
these feet are used
garage un-sale special
in a box beneath the stairs.
How can I walk
an […]
North is Up
I kept getting lost. It was becoming a regular occurrence for me every time I ventured into a new part of town, which seemed odd because I was always quite good with maps. I was usually […]
Trying to Fly Lest I Die Alone
My year has taken a sharp, unexpected turn. In my planning for a year where I solve my trajectory problems, it seems the universe decided I should first deal with my past. […]
Why Can’t I Wake Up from Autism?
Everyday seems to present new challenges when living with autism. The overarching feeling is one of pride, confidence and the satisfaction that I have honed in on my strengths while overcoming my […]
bridge
there’s this bridge I’m looking for
i don’t know the way it goes
but I’m sure it spans the distance
between our shores
on foot’s […]
The APA cured me of Autism.
Initial Reaction
You heard me correctly. I have been cured of autism, at least according to the APA and their fifth version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual […]