Breaking My 33-Year Silence: Living with Autism and Finding Acceptance

• By: Brendan Tighe Advocate for Neurodiversity and Self-Acceptance
• April 2nd, 2025
• autism acceptance, autistic self-advocacy, diagnosis, education, inclusion, mental health, neurodiversity, stigma
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As we celebrate World Autism Awareness/Acceptance Day, I feel compelled to share a story I have kept private for thirty-three years—not just to raise awareness but to advocate for a world that respects neurodiversity. For most of my life, I have witnessed others define autism from the outside...