03/01/2026
Yesterday was wonderful (for the most part), today not so much. This has been my very touch and go reality since I fell into autistic regression in January of this year. It’s only been a few months since it’s hit me seemly out of nowhere. It’s caught me completely off guard and I hardly recognize myself. I’ve had back-to-back dissociation episodes (if you are unfamiliar, DM me) and a major autistic meltdown since the art exhibit celebration. I am sharing because these photos capture beautiful milestone moments with beautiful people (that’s my proud Momma 🥲) but it doesn’t show the BTS and what it takes out of me to show up in these ways now n’ days, unmasked. I also don’t want to misrepresent with only happy highlights. I want to bring awareness to something that is not recognized by much of our society (yet). Something that both my wife and I are going through at the same time. It can be isolating and debilitating. I am privileged to have my own safe person and she has me. I wouldn’t choose it any other way. That’s my person and I am beyond blessed 😭. I refuse to let this stop me and get in the way of my dreams, keep me down or steal my joy. I hope to reach and inspire others going through the same with my story and art. I am wiped today and haven’t been able to move out of my bed. I don’t have many fancy poetic inspirational words like I typically do. Regression is REAL, scary and feels embarrassing. It can take years to recovery from but I will be stronger and better on the other side! This is just the beginning. Just watch. 💫
Thank you to everyone who came out to support and those that wanted to but couldn’t. Love you all ❤️🔥