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Nov 10, 2025 1 hr 5 min

The Day I Woke Up Different

from 50 First Dates with Chris HVMMINGBYRD Hosted by HVMMINGBYRD

Hi, I’m Chris — and this is 50 First Reflections; Chris’s Diary. Six months ago, I went through brain surgery that changed everything — the way I speak, the way I see the world, even how I understand myself. Somewhere along this journey, I also discovered that I’m autistic… and it felt like finally finding a missing piece of me that was there all along. This space is my diary — my safe place to reflect, to breathe, and to remember who I am becoming. Each episode feels like writing in the quiet hours after healing, when the world slows down and honesty starts to speak. Here, I talk about recovery, identity, gratitude, and all the beautiful, messy in-betweens of starting over.If you’ve ever had to rebuild yourself from the inside out — you’ll feel at home here. brighter days are coming 🐦‍🔥 Helpful links http://autismspeaks.com/

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