Don’t forget to follow Michael on his Facebook page, An Autism Advocate and a Spiritual Journey
By Michael Evans,
So, to break the ice I’m going to say I’m a very language abled Autistic young adult male. I’ve struggled with it a lot, but I’ve also accomplished a lot.
My very first big accomplishment was receiving my high school diploma. It was a struggle, but I got it on time. My second big accomplishment was being baptized as a young adult. I currently have two volunteer positions. One is at the local Salvation Army and the other is at the local soup kitchen. I really enjoy working at them both and I think we help many people.
I’ve learned so much over the years. Some of the most remarkable things I’ve learned are basic poetry from classes I’ve taken. I’ve written many fun and interesting poems. I enjoy taking healthy eating and cooking classes. There is always something new to try or to learn. I’ve taken many art classes. One that stands out to me is decoupage.
I find many forms of coping skills I like and some that I don’t like so much. One I find very helpful for sleeping and just day to day is guided meditation. I find prayer to God or anyone who will listen very helpful to help me when there is no one else to listen. Music is probably my best coping skill. I’m constantly listening to music.
I have some challenges including, when I’m excited or agitated, I’ve been known to have a hard time waiting. I overreact over such simple things. In my childhood I had challenges with having a temper. In my teens I started to develop a mental illness. Many things from my childhood still affect me today.
I enjoy a lot of things. My hobbies come and go but I’m always willing to try new things and find new ways to cope. One thing that I enjoy and is a great coping skill for me is playing video games. This coping skill has stuck with me through the years. When I was in middle school, I wanted to become a programmer but not so much now. I enjoy volunteering and helping people. I love listening to KPOP and watching KDramas. I go for a walk almost every day. This is another coping skill that has stuck with me and helps me a lot.
I have some positive aspirations. I’m trying to lose some weight. I’ve lost some but I’m still working on it. I want to find as many ways as I can to help as many people as possible. One day I would love to meet someone special who shares some of my values.
I have been in the process of starting a Facebook page to promote Autism Awareness as an Autism Advocate and talk about what I do to advocate. I will also talk about coping strategies that I’ve learned. And I’m going to talk about just things I enjoy that you might find helpful. I was able to launch the Facebook page on April 7, 2025. I’m very proud of this and hope it helps so many people.
If you’d like to follow me, here is the link: Facebook
Thank you for taking the time to read about some of my journey about living with autism.
