Living authentically as an autistic adult means rejecting societal norms and embracing personal growth

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Jan 21, 2025

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Living as an autistic adult can feel like navigating a world that isn’t designed for you. Society often pushes a narrative of success, happiness, and clear-cut goals, but those ideals don’t always align with how I experience the world. Over time, I’ve learned that success, fulfillment, and happiness don’t come from conforming to societal expectations — they come from figuring out what works for me, even if it doesn’t fit the typical mold. Here’s what I’ve learned about living authentically as an autistic adult:

1. You Don’t Need a Dream

We’re all told we need a grand vision for our lives — a big dream to chase, something to drive us forward. But for many of us, that idea is unrealistic. As an autistic…