One of the reasons we moved to the East Coast was to be closer to my support system and find a new care team, hoping to learn to live with my bipolar instead of letting it run my life. However, there was always something else my soul was telling me that I lived with, but I could never put my finger on what it was. My struggles were more than just my bipolar symptoms, but what were they? I finally found the courage to advocate for myself and make it clear to my care team that I believed there was something more going on. Through months of observation and learning more about me and my life, I was diagnosed with autism. I know that is a big word for many, but for me, it felt like I finally had an answer as to why I just didn’t understand many of the ways the world worked. Being neurodivergent in a world where being neurotypical is seen as “right” has never been easy, but now I am ready to embrace my differences. I LOVE that I see the world in a different way, and the difficulties never supersede the positives that come with being neurodivergent.
I share this today so that you know you’re not alone in this world that demands and expects so much from you. I am sharing this so you know there is power in advocating for yourself. At the end of the day, nobody knows you like you know yourself. I’ll always be bipolar but now I have the full picture of who I am. If something feels “off,” trust your heart and your soul. I’ve had so many times where I thought that things will never get better, but take it from me, they do! Life will never be perfect or easy for me, but that’s life, and I’m ready for the ride. I’m so proud of every aspect of my life; they make me who I am every single day. I hope you all can find this self-love and confidence; there is nothing more freeing. I love you all, and I am here for each one of you, whether I know you or not. Love yourself. Advocate for yourself. Your voice is loud, and we’re waiting to hear you ♥️ #autism #adhd #advocate #bipolar #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #neurodivergent
We still look like this 😴 but I want to thank everyone for the well-wishes and all the love during our wedding weekend. We felt it all and it felt so damn good! More pictures to come but for now… thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
