I actually wanted to join the military fresh out of high school but I was informed by my recruiter that they don’t take autistic people

Well that’s a damn lie but hey, bullets dodged

No lies

There are medical waivers that are almost always granted if you’re willing and able to ask in the first place.

Wish I knew that back then. Can’t sign up for the military now. Trans, and now I have a medical history of suicidal ideation.