EPISODE · Aug 29, 2023 · 37 MIN
Episode 218- Embracing Autism: Devin Morrissey's Journey to Self-Acceptance and Love
from THE SJ CHILDS SHOW-Building a Community of Inclusion · host Sara Gullihur-Bradford aka SJ Childs
Send us Fan MailEver feel like you've been wearing a mask your entire life? As an autism advocate, blogger, and public speaker, Devin Morrissey knows that feeling all too well. Diagnosed with autism at the age of three, Devin spent his childhood feeling different, misunderstood, and perpetually out of sync with the world around him. Join us on a captivating journey as Devin shares his raw and emotional experience of struggling with his identity and the moment he came to terms with the fact that he may never fit into society's definition of 'perfect'.The turning point for Devin? Embracing his autism and learning to love himself, flaws and all. He shares how making mistakes and stumbling along the way played a pivotal role in his journey to self-acceptance. But he didn't do it alone. With the support of his parents and the ADA, Devin turned his struggles into strengths, becoming a powerful voice in the autism community. He even launched his own podcast, Autisticly Unapologetic, creating a platform for real, meaningful conversations about life on the spectrum.But the story doesn't end there. Tune in to hear about Devin's unexpected journey to love, navigating the complexities of a relationship with a non-autistic partner, and his heartwarming experience on the Love on the Spect show. Devin shares his hopes for the future of the autism community at large. From accepting his autism to finding love, Devin's journey serves as a beacon of hope, encouraging us all to celebrate our uniqueness and never stop pursuing our dreams.Support the showSJ CHILDS - SOCIALS & WEBSITE MASTER LISTWEBSITES- Stream-Able Live — https://www.streamable.live-COMING SOON- The SJ Childs Global Network — https://www.sjchilds.org- The SJ Childs Show Podcast Page — https://www.sjchildsshow.comYOUTUBE- The SJ Childs Show — https://www.youtube.com/@sjchildsshow- Louie Lou (Cats Channel) — https://www.youtube.com/@2catslouielouFACEBOOK- Personal Profile — https://www.facebook.com/sara.gullihur.bradford- Business Page — https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsllc- The SJ Childs Global Network — https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsglobalnetwork- The SJ Childs Show — https://www.facebook.com/SJChildsShowINSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/sjchildsllc/TIKTOK- https://www.tiktok.com/@sjchildsllcLINKEDIN- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjchilds/PODCAST PLATFORMS- Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/4qgD3ZMOB2unfPxqacu3cC- Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sj-childs-show/id1548143291CONTACT EMAIL- [email protected]
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Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you've been wearing a mask your entire life? As an autism advocate, blogger, and public speaker, Devin Morrissey knows that feeling all too well. Diagnosed with autism at the age of three, Devin spent his childhood feeling different, misunderstood, and perpetually out of sync with the world around him. Join us on a captivating journey as Devin shares his raw and emotional experience of struggling with his identity and the moment he came to terms with the fact t...
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