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NOT OTHERWISE DEFINED

BY PETE ROSCH
I am not really defined by my OCD, but some days it feels like I am. It dictates my behavior every minute of every day. It is perpetually in doubt as to whether I am doing things myself, or because I’m compelled. Meaningful moments outside of spelling are few and far between. Every moment is permanently possessed by compulsions. But I am not my OCD. Nor am I defined by my diagnosis of autism. I am Peter Rosch, fried food aficionado, reader of poetry, lover of music, and writer of this blog.

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2/17/2025 7 Comments

My Birthday

It was my 25th birthday this weekend. Birthdays always make me reflect on myself, contemplating the year that has passed. This year was, in many ways, my best. My parents finally found a doctor who helped me. The new medicines I am taking have stopped my terrible episodes of self-injury. I cannot express in words the relief I feel. It’s like the weight of a mountain has been lifted from me. 


It has been a really wonderful year in other ways too. I went on my first cruise, and loved it. I was so nervous beforehand because I was worried that my OCD would ruin it. But it didn’t really bother me all week. 

And I have learned a ton of things this year, and started my own blog. I feel like I have accomplished a lot, and that is a great feeling. 

So all in all, I’d say that this past year was the best of my life. And that definitely was worth celebrating. 

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Jim Cutie
2/17/2025 06:27:38 pm

Pete,

Happy Birthday and congratulations on all the accomplishments!

Jim

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Wendy
2/17/2025 08:27:23 pm

What a beautiful post! Happy birthday Pete!

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Marilina
2/18/2025 03:29:09 am

darling....i wish you to always have, every day, happy moments. you deserve it!

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Lydia
2/18/2025 08:31:28 pm

You are amazing Pete! Wishing you a wonderful birthday and many more wonders to come!

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Uncle Andy
2/18/2025 09:45:32 pm

Happy birthday, and thanks for sharing these thoughts. Love you, and love your writing

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Tina & Matt Cosentino
2/21/2025 05:46:56 am

Happy 25th birthday Pete! I love your blog. Writing is cathartic! Thank you for sharing.
~ Tina & Matt

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Michele Bleacher
3/1/2025 08:59:03 am

Happy 25th Birthday! That cake looks delicious.

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