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Finding Strength in Diagnosis: Autistic and ADHD Journey
All my life I have felt like I lived in an endless maze of confusion and despair. I struggled with unanswered questions about myself and facing the relentless bullies, I found myself on the edge of hopelessness. But amidst the darkness, a beacon of light emerged in the form of a diagnosis: Autism.
While I knew I had learning disabilities, they never provided a reason to all these unanswered questions I had for myself. At the young age of even years old I knew I had various learning disabilities, from auditory processing disorder to specific learning disabilities. Yet, none of these diagnoses seemed to encapsulate the entirety of my life experiences or provided the clarity I desperately sought. It wasn’t until the revelation of being autistic that I began to truly understand myself and the world around me.
Autistic — this diagnosis was a game-changer. I learned as much as I could about who I am after this diagnosis. It ignited a newfound curiosity within me to unravel the complexities of human behavior and delve into the science behind it all. I embarked on a journey of self-discovery, learning about the triggers that led to sensory overload and the reasons behind my struggles with tasks that others seemed to effortlessly navigate. Through this exploration, I gained insight into my strengths and weaknesses from a fresh…
