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#autismawarenessmonth

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So it's #autismawarenessmonth apparently. I got my official diagnosis last year at the age of 39. I wouldn't call myself a part of the #autism community (yet), so I can't and won't speak about other autistic people (or is it autists? I'm still learning!).

I always knew I was "different"; school and my parents noticed it in third grade. I was diagnosed as highly gifted with a personality disorder (thank God for the German healthcare and school system!). Two therapies during my childhood 1/5

This is my first #AutismAcceptanceMonth. Before last September I didn't know I was autistic. I'm still learning to accept and love myself. It's been a crazy journey, but I wouldn't trade it for anything else. It's been wonderful to share these self-discovery moments with the autistic community especially here in the Fediverse. You've always been so kind to me. Thank you. I know I don't post a lot, but that's ok. I don't think I need to post a lot to let you know I appreciate you. Just knowing there's a whole community of us here makes me feel safe in a world that is constantly vile towards us. And autism acceptance month should be every month.

To allistics: You should be doing more. You should be loving us, not pitying us. You should be admiring us, not trying to turn us into something we'll never become. Instead you should be helping us become whatever we want to become. We're diverse, beautiful, and we'll keep resisting and fighting to be loved, accepted, supported, and admired.

#AutismAcceptanceMonth
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Happy Autism Acceptance Month!

As an autistic person, I want to show part of my life story, which covers the following:

- My own journey as an autistic child

- My motivation to pursue non-profit work & public service

- My hopes & ambitions for myself

Read it here:
medium.com/@ken-vu-777/a-praye

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#autismacceptancemonth #autism #actuallyautistic #autismawarenessmonth #neurodivergentadult #neurodivergent #autisticadult #reflection #lifejourney #rolemodel #acceptance #belonging #community

Medium · A Prayer for Ms. Annie - Ken Vu - MediumBy Ken Vu