37. I have Autism
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Submission: I am an autistic women, and the discovery of my disability was difficult and took until I was 17. Navigating the world now is so much different especially being a high functioning autistic person. Dealing with dating, sex, school, friends, etc. has completely changed. I want to explain how it’s hard to have an invisible disability.
Submission: " I was manipulated, abused, and almost trafficked by a guy from my gym. He removed the battery from my car in an attempt to remain in control over me and harassed and threatened me for months after I finally got the courage to leave. Now I work in a field where I get to help convict...
Published 01/17/24
"I spent five summers working as a tree planter in the rural wilderness of northern British Columbia. It saved my life and almost killed me at the same time. By day, I was doing one of the most physically and emotionally grueling jobs a person can do. Working in the snow, the rain, and the heat,...
Published 01/09/24