Learning to Live With Support

Learning to Live With Support

Some days are still hard

Some days are still incredibly hard. Meltdowns hit hard, and shutdowns still feel unbearable at times. But over the past months, I’ve noticed they’re happening less often—and that’s progress I’m grateful for. Therapy and medication are helping me navigate life more steadily.

Frustration about the past

I still feel frustration when I think about not knowing I was autistic as a child. The support I could have had then might have made things easier. But there’s nothing I can do about the past. What matters now is how I move forward.

Building my own support network

I’ve started building my own support network: my therapist and psychiatrist, my chosen family, and friends like Miranda and John. These people are my anchors—they help me regulate, feel safe, and remind me that life, while challenging, can be manageable.

Finding balance and acceptance

Life isn’t going to be a cakewalk, and I’ve accepted that. But with the right people in place, I can thrive. I’m learning to celebrate progress, lean into support, and take things one day at a time.