Anger and I have always had a strange relationship. Throughout my life, the message has always been that I can't be angry. If I respond angrily to something, people get upset or think something is wrong with me. The end result is that I learn to bury my anger. To not show people... Continue Reading →
Why Do People Hate Me?
Early this morning, I woke up with a thought in my head: Why do people hate me? I know that not everyone hates me. But I know that in the recent past I've encounter people in my worklife who are furious with me on one matter or another. Having autism means that work is already... Continue Reading →
Life at 50
It's funny how a number mean so much. Ever since I turned 50 last October, I've been wondering if I am where I should be. What I mean is, am I doing serious work for serious pay? Am I even acting like a serious adult? I've been dealing with those questions a lot over the... Continue Reading →
Autism and the Dignity of Work
Why is it in American society in the 21st Century, work is viewed as a prize for the most talented?