As I have discussed over time, being independent comes with responsibilities. Many of the responsibilities are just that, a responsibility. However autistics that are independent, myself included struggle with understanding many of the norms that many expect of us. Because many times this is not instilled as a norm in the years prior to being independent, it can continue to be a struggle to realize the need to perform what can be mundane or silly gestures as a way that others expect us.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/05/12/understanding-norms-during-independence/

When embarking on a weight loss journey as I have been attempting for about two decades, I have discovered that there has to be that moment that the desire to lose weight has to “click” within your thought process in order to get the process moving and engaged toward progress. Within myself, the switch has clicked to the need and desire to take the fact that I need to lose weight seriously.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/05/11/wellness-wednesday-it-has-to-click/

As I have had some time to ponder my own thoughts recently, I began to realize how much I have matured socially over the years and how people realize that I can actually be someone who can carry a conversation for a long time and my ability to mask as a neurotypical when necessary.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/05/10/reflections-changes-in-growth/

As I continue to work on my overall wellness, I am beginning to realize that I am beginning to develop my own sense of assurance and maturity as far as being more comfortable making decisions on my own and not relying as much on the guidance of those I have sought for so long to base my decision for me. I am also realizing that despite the opinions of others, I am the one that has to be satisfied with making that decision.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/05/09/adulting-increasing-maturity-and-independence/

In this video, I explain how autistics can struggke with understanding and processing the societal norms that can seem mundane to the autistic mindset. I explain the importance of gaining the knowledge and by me completing some of these gestures, the benefits it can provide fotr the reciever of the gestures that I gave.

Originally Uploaded to YouTube: https://youtu.be/5HAkPJY4qyk

Sharing the Challenges, Struggles and Beneftis of someone who relies on others for their routine to developing your own personal routine and doing the things that you want to do in your own life and the struggles that It can be on the ones that support us, but realizing that we have to do what is in our hearts.

Originally uploaded to YouTube: https://youtu.be/w3qxMadmzCc

Sometimes we don’t think before saying something. I have been guilty of doing so time and time again. Yet, I say statements that are many times simply not true, but are used as a way of wanting attention. Some of these statements can be very harming or hurtful to others and while they are meant, sometimes they cannot be retracted.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/05/05/understanding-my-words/

The wellness journey continues. Wellness in general is never ending and is the catalyst in making sure that your body is functioning properly. Sometimes you need to work on things to improve your ability to see more progress. Over the past week or so, I have been striving to expand many things into my overall wellness regimen.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/05/04/wellness-wednesday-expanding-my-opportunities/

Many times, those who do not know my whole life story approach me and say “you are such a positive person.” I acknowledge that but in reality, fighting the ability to remain positive can indeed be very challenging for me.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/05/03/adulting-navigating-negativity/

When someone who experiences challenges decides to “leave the nest” of the home of their family and start a journey of independence, one need that should be addressed is how the person will fill the void of their free time.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/05/02/adulting-filling-the-void/