The view
Been busy with a writing project lately but I wanted to make sure I don’t neglect my commitment to this blog. The following is a small piece I wrote in 2023 The view He stands on the balcony of his 3rd floor condo with the wind from the gulf blowing on his face as he looks down longingly at the tourists mingling and having such a wonderful time. He is a level 3 autist. In need of substantial assistance in his daily life. His diagnosis seems contrary to his ability to perform or interact with others. That’s because his intelligence allows him to mask his autism so well people don’t know his struggle is so great. He is older and has had many negative experiences in his life because of his autism. He has only recently been diagnosed. The new diagnosis was an awakening of sorts, revealing to him the confusion he has always...