Autism is Me

Autism is me. I've only learned this recently. But, now I can see clearly, That it will always be a part of me. As an adult, its easiest to self diagnose, Due to lack of knowledge by the pros. Which is frustrating for me but, understandable I suppose. Its just that difficult situations like this tend to make me morose. Early on things didn't make sense. I always wondered if people saw me as dense. So often things overwhelming my every sense. Masking around others at my own expense. I always found child play to be mundane. Stimming on the daily to stay calm and keep sane. If only a poem could fully explain, The inner workings of my neurodivergent brain. Written by Morgan Lewellen 10.13.2020