Finding Strength in Stress: An Autistic Author’s Journey Through Crisis and Recovery

• By: Troy Krombholz Published Author, Musician, and Autism Advocate
• January 5th, 2026
• childhood stress, coping strategies, emotional well-being, family support, health challenges, personal story, social withdrawal, stress, stress management, Winter 2026 Issue
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I wish I could tell you that I don’t ever stress as an autistic person. I wish that I could tell you that I am a professional and that I have mastered the art of destressing and staying calm, but the truth is I stress. Ever since I was a kid dealing with stress has never come easy for me as an...