Read this.
Seriously. Quit scrolling, shut the hell up, and read this.
Read this.
Seriously. Quit scrolling, shut the hell up, and read this.
Right in the feels. Being diagnosed with autism on my sixth year - and mid twenties with ADHD - I reckon both myself and the beloved ones in this letter.
And I am incredibly honored to have a supportive environment while growing up - for the most part. But others don't have that privilege.
As controversial as this might be - the attitude of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. feels like discrimination and a crime against humanity.
Having been there - having experienced what a diagnosis is like - the good, but also the bad and worst sides - we should be supportive of everyone. Especially if they are "different" or fall outside the lines of the system.
I am fortunate enough to be where I am now. Mid-thirties, happy and cherished. And while my youth might have been painful at times - I realize how fortunate I am, coming from a privileged background, having the space to figure out whom I am and to fall on my nose - knowing I'd be caught and given the opportunity to recover and heal.
However - many don't have this privilege. I will gladly offer my voice to them if needed - and take a strong stance against any form of injustice and/or discrimination.
Last one for now: feel free to boost / toot as you see fit. I tooted this publicly on purpose - as I rather rot in jail saving a single person than any other scenario.