Dear Friends,
I am much calmer now. Thank goodness. That was rough. And I am still a bit on edge, but I am managing it.
Honestly, I have very little idea what triggered it. There are many possibilities. But what really helped me internally was knowing so many of you feel like I have helped you. I am still feeling down about the barriers to pursuing a career that will allow me to use my brain and make a significant difference in the world. I am so limited by my disability. Everything I do must be with support. So I can only do a tiny fraction of what I want and of what my brain is capable of.
So being reminded that I have still done good work for others does help. Thank you for reminding me.
I want to share some photos from my actual birthday and also from a fantastic pool party hosted by my friend Jake. I was so down on my birthday, but my family tried so hard to make it memorable. The pool party was the first time that I felt really calm after my most recent dysregulation flare-up. Being with friends and in water helped me feel relaxed.
That is all for now. I am processing a lot. I hope you all are having a good start to the week!
Your Friend,
Danny
Danny With Words 
Danny, even though you may feel that you aren’t “doing all you are capable of” to “use your brain and make a significant difference in the world,” as you put it, please know that you already ARE doing that, just by sharing your experiences and your posts with us! You are really, really making a difference, much more than you can even imagine!! Glad to hear you are feeling calmer and that you had fun with friends! Have a wonderful week!
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