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Chronicles of a Quiet Fighter: My Autistic Journey So Far

Chronicles of a Quiet Fighter: My Journey So Far Hey, I’m Caleb. I’m autistic and navigating more challenges than most people will ever see. This is my story so far — what I’ve been through, what I’m still pushing through, and why I refuse to give up. Life hasn’t exactly been gentle. I’ve dealt with depression, anxiety, severe sleep apnea, insomnia, high blood pressure, periodic limb movement, and binge eating disorder. Some days, it feels like my body and mind are in constant battle with each other. But those challenges are only part of the picture. What people don’t see is the fight behind closed doors. Living in a house where my mom and grandmother constantly argue, where emotional manipulation is the norm, and where I’ve had to learn to shield myself to protect what mental peace I can find. It’s draining. It’s loud. And it chips away at you in ways that are hard to describe. Financially, things haven’t been easy either. Right now, I’m pursuing bankruptcy because I’ve been b...