I have not posted here in a bit. things have been busy. I was blessed with the opportunity to design a museum gallery and it is now coming to the end of the project so I have more time, for now.
Via Perception has done far more, just for my self, than I ever imagined.
It allowed to me truly lay out a timeline of 27 years. 27 fast, hectic, chaotic and sometimes monumental years. I am so happy to be past most of what I have written about and have such a clearer understanding of myself, how Autism plays such a major role in my life, the lack of education that actually gave me more education and a life I truly never understood, still don't for the most part, but little by little the pieces come together.
Via Perception is not only about Autism.
It is a memoir that speaks of my adoption, life after meeting my 9 siblings, growing up in the armpit of the u.s., the passing of my 27 year old brother, boarding a plane alone at 16 to leave home for good and not return for 12 years, the hardship of employment on the spectrum and the 40 plus positions I have held over time, never being sent to school and seeking out my own education as a child, and other things you will read and swear I must reside in Russia or Syria. Promise, I am a u.s. born citizen. I was born a bit close to the Mexico boarder but I AM in fact American ;)
Via perception also tackles a few of the misconceptions of Autism, all be it, in a mighty sarcastic way. Sarcasm and laughter have gotten me through the worst and the best.
I am happy to be reformatting the book into something better but I want to share it with whomever may want to read it. It is available on Kindle but I am offering the PDF photographic version through my Facebook page for free.
The book was never about money. It was about resolution. There is so much that is not in the book, but will be in the next book. Such as abuse and neglect on the spectrum. Via Perception gained it's name for a reason. This is completely about the perception I have through the eyes of someone who appears average on the outside but is operating at about 75% Autism. The new book will detail how the smallest to the largest of injustices are perceived from someone with Autism.
The memoir does not contain these things because it was not meant to be shed in this type of light and was meant for a more broad audience. I feel some of the topics it covers are raw enough. Even though they are painting a overall positive picture, it does cover things like my brothers passing, being practically left for dead by my biological Mother and having only gone to kindergarten my entire life. I'd say that is raw enough for a start. It does not phase me but the ones close to me who knew before this memoir emerged, seemed to always be pretty taken back by the details of my upbringing lol So I decided to go lightly first ;)
The memoir is available upon request. Just go to our page and let us know where to email the PDF copy and we will happily send it over to you. PDF Versions can be uploaded to E-readers as well.
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