We Can

On Wednesday I started college. It’s only one class, but…it’s a start. I have to say, it was awesome to be sitting in a real classroom with neurotypical people. I was well prepared by Mouth to Hand, fortunately, since in school I never had to do anything. I felt normal - like, I was doing what normal guys my age would be doing.
I am actually pretty emotional about it. Who would have foreseen this, even a year ago? (I was beating the hell out of myself and my parents a year ago.) Now I am sitting in a classroom learning about psychology.
I am sharing two lessons I’ve learned from all this. Firstly, never, ever give up because things can get better.  Secondly, we are so very capable when we are given the tools to succeed. I was given typing, by Judy, and the right medicine by my psychiatrist. That was all I needed to live my dream.
So give us the tools we need, and then wind us up and watch us go. We CAN do it.