But when I started to grow facial hair and be called "sir" by strangers, I still felt out of place. My whole life, I assumed that autistic people were not people who liked to date. We aren't afraid to be ourselves and don't feel as much pressure to fit in. Facing my own biases is what allowed me to realize I am autistic. And realizing that I am autistic is what allowed me to forgive myself and embrace myself for being so different.

Source: CBC News April 21, 2021 09:00 UTC