FromEquestria2LA
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Today, March 13, 2025, marks the 11th anniversary of what I’ve come to call my Day of Discovery — the day my autism diagnosis was reconfirmed, finally putting an end to years of uncertainty and self-doubt. It was a turning point in my life, one that gave me clarity but also forced me to face some hard truths about myself and my journey.
Looking back over the past 11 years, it’s been anything but easy. I've had my heart broken more times than I care to count. I've made mistakes — some small, some big — and there were times when I handled things poorly. I’ve even been gaslit a few times, which left me questioning my own reality and wondering if I was the problem. But through it all, I’ve endured. That’s the word that’s defined my journey: endure.
Endurance isn’t about perfection. It’s not about always making the right call or having everything figured out. It’s about facing the storms when they come and finding a way to keep going, even when the path forward isn’t clear. That’s why my mantra has become, I will endure. It’s not a declaration of strength so much as a promise to myself — that no matter what happens, I’ll keep moving forward.
I know I’m not perfect. Far from it. But then again, no one is. We all have our flaws, our regrets, and our baggage. What matters is how we respond to those moments — whether we let them define us or whether we learn from them and keep going.
Right now, I’m facing a lot of uncertainty. There are things happening in my life that I don’t have answers for yet. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, to let the weight of it all press down on me. But when I feel that doubt creeping in, I remind myself of how far I’ve come. Eleven years ago, I was lost — unsure of who I was and where I was going. Now, I know that I’m autistic. I know that my brain works differently, and that’s not a weakness — it’s part of who I am. That knowledge gave me a foundation to build on, even when the road has been rough.
I also know that I haven’t done this alone. I want to take a moment to thank my friends — the people who’ve stood by me through the highs and the lows. Whether you’ve offered a listening ear when I needed to vent, shared a laugh when I needed to lighten up, or simply reminded me that I’m not alone — thank you. Your support means more to me than I can put into words.
So, as I reflect on these 11 years, I know that my journey is far from over. There will be more challenges, more heartaches, and more mistakes. But there will also be more growth, more victories, and more moments of connection. And no matter what comes next, I’ll hold onto my mantra: I will endure. Because that’s what this journey has taught me — that even when things are hard, even when I stumble, even when I don’t know what’s coming next — I can face it. And I will.
Here’s to the next chapter. Here’s to enduring.
Looking back over the past 11 years, it’s been anything but easy. I've had my heart broken more times than I care to count. I've made mistakes — some small, some big — and there were times when I handled things poorly. I’ve even been gaslit a few times, which left me questioning my own reality and wondering if I was the problem. But through it all, I’ve endured. That’s the word that’s defined my journey: endure.
Endurance isn’t about perfection. It’s not about always making the right call or having everything figured out. It’s about facing the storms when they come and finding a way to keep going, even when the path forward isn’t clear. That’s why my mantra has become, I will endure. It’s not a declaration of strength so much as a promise to myself — that no matter what happens, I’ll keep moving forward.
I know I’m not perfect. Far from it. But then again, no one is. We all have our flaws, our regrets, and our baggage. What matters is how we respond to those moments — whether we let them define us or whether we learn from them and keep going.
Right now, I’m facing a lot of uncertainty. There are things happening in my life that I don’t have answers for yet. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, to let the weight of it all press down on me. But when I feel that doubt creeping in, I remind myself of how far I’ve come. Eleven years ago, I was lost — unsure of who I was and where I was going. Now, I know that I’m autistic. I know that my brain works differently, and that’s not a weakness — it’s part of who I am. That knowledge gave me a foundation to build on, even when the road has been rough.
I also know that I haven’t done this alone. I want to take a moment to thank my friends — the people who’ve stood by me through the highs and the lows. Whether you’ve offered a listening ear when I needed to vent, shared a laugh when I needed to lighten up, or simply reminded me that I’m not alone — thank you. Your support means more to me than I can put into words.
So, as I reflect on these 11 years, I know that my journey is far from over. There will be more challenges, more heartaches, and more mistakes. But there will also be more growth, more victories, and more moments of connection. And no matter what comes next, I’ll hold onto my mantra: I will endure. Because that’s what this journey has taught me — that even when things are hard, even when I stumble, even when I don’t know what’s coming next — I can face it. And I will.
Here’s to the next chapter. Here’s to enduring.
