Are you autistic? I am.

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68. Thank you for your honesty -- your voice matters

Hunter, thank you for sharing this with such honesty and depth. It takes real courage to speak so openly about the pain, confusion, and unfairness you've endured — and survived.

Your story isn’t just a personal reflection, it’s a powerful statement about the realities so many neurodivergent people face, especially those who don't fit the media-friendly, “quirky genius” stereotype. The violence, the misunderstandings, the systemic failures — all of it needs to be heard.

Your mother sounds like a force of nature, and I’m genuinely moved by the way you speak about her. She defended you fiercely in a world that too often blames and shames instead of supporting and learning.

You’re also 100% right about Kennedy — misinformation around autism is not just wrong, it’s dangerous. We need real science, not fear-driven narratives.

Please keep writing, please keep speaking — voices like yours are necessary.