From my childhood years, I struggled to find my place in society. I felt different compared to those around me, and social situations made me uncomfortable. I felt like I didn’t fit in, and I struggled to make friends and find my place in life. My communication problems and low self-esteem limited my career options and made it difficult for me to connect with others.
“Society tells us we have to fit in, join the parties, behave like a normal person, but that was hard for me.”
To cope, I turned to excessive use of cannabis. This habit increasingly dominated my life, and I knew I needed to make a change. The first diagnosis of Asperger’s gave me something to work with, but it still felt like a problem without solutions. I believed my autism was a hindrance in my life, holding me back from achieving my goals and limiting my potential.
I felt like I couldn’t measure up to my neurotypical peers, and I was convinced that my autism was something that needed to be fixed or cured. But with the help of different coaches and a lot of self-help books, I was able to change my perspective. I surrounded myself with people who believed in me, and I was able to re-discover myself.
I came to realize that it was not my autism that was holding me back, but rather my own limiting beliefs about it. By letting go of these beliefs and embracing my autism as a part of who I am, I have become a stronger and more confident person. I learned to appreciate the unique strengths and abilities that it gives me, and I realized that it is just a part of who I am.
I also learned that by staying true to my beliefs and values, I can live a more fulfilling life. This helps me by lowering my stress levels. When I am on a higher stress level, it is harder to make conscious choices when something occurs. Therefore, by keeping my stress levels in check, I can better handle situations that may be difficult for me because of my autism.
I want to share my story and inspire others who may be struggling with similar feelings of self-doubt. I want to show them that it is possible to let go of limiting beliefs and embrace their autism as a part of their identity. I want to help others understand that autism is not something that needs to be fixed or cured, but rather something that can be accepted and understood. And by doing so, they will be able to live a more fulfilling and authentic life, like I am doing now.
“Choose to let it be a part of you and not let it hinder you in achieving your goals!”