Hey guys hey! Welcome back to Adulting with Autism, where we keep it real about life, growth, and healing through a neurodivergent lens.

Today’s guest is Matt Melvin, author of Bullied Behind Bars: A Gay Christian Trump Supporter Goes to Prison. His story? Unapologetically raw, wildly unique—and absolutely necessary.

We talk about:

🚨 How autism, impulsivity, and lack of support led to devastating legal consequences

🧠 The deep connection between unrecognized neurodivergence and risk-taking behavior

⚖️ Why the justice system is failing autistic adults

✝️ How a near-death experience on I-495 and a moment of spiritual clarity helped him find purpose

📚 His mission to share his story and inspire change from the inside out

This conversation is short, but it hits hard. It’s about being misunderstood. Misjudged. And still choosing to show up and build something meaningful from the wreckage.

📘 Grab Matt’s Book – Bullied Behind Bars

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