Teresa is in her early 20s and looking forward to blogging about her journey with newly diagnosed autism. Within the past few years, she’s had to rebuild her entire life from scratch and navigate everything very differently. She recently had the opportunity to job shadow at different locations and has been inspired to attend college and one day work with children. Teresa is eager for this new chapter in her life and wants to inspire others with autism to never give up, despite whatever obstacles life may throw their way.
View all postsPride Month & Autistic Pride Day
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June is special to me because it celebrates both Pride Month and Autistic Pride Day. Both remind me that I don’t have to hide who I am and that I can be proud of my identity.
As someone who is pansexual, I am open to being with anyone. For me, personality matters more than anything else. It took me a long time to admit that to myself because I worried about what other people might think and that they would judge me.
I also haven’t always accepted my autism. For a long time, I tried to mask my autistic traits and hide parts of myself because I was embarrassed and wanted to fit in. Though eventually, I learned that autism is part of who I am, and I learned to embrace it.
My journey to self-acceptance hasn’t always been easy, but it has been worth it. Pride Month and Autistic Pride Day remind me that being myself is something to celebrate, not hide. At the end of the day, I’m proud of who I am. These parts of me have shaped who I am, and I wouldn’t change them. I hope you enjoyed this blog, and as always, I’ll see you in the next one!
Teresa Cardona
