Dustin's Dynasty

Being an adult means that there are obligations in life that must be endured. Whether or not, there are just some things in life that we as adults cannot get out of because of our need to be present for many purposes. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/01/09/adulting-understanding-life-obligations/

In this video,  I explain about the promises and changes for my 2023 Originally Uploaded to YouTube Visit my linktree Weekly E-Blast Sign-up Website & Blog Social: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest : TikTok Tik Tok Mirrored YouTube Channel Podcast Platforms: Spotify Anchor Google Podcasts Amazon Music Pocketcasts Radio Public

As a neurodiverse person, it can be hard to understand your body. This can be hard in knowing what you can manage versus what you cannot. It can be challenging when entering a world that just isn’t made for the neurodiverse population. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/01/05/understanding-your-body/

Being autistic, my brain is constantly overthinking. It can be a wonder sometimes when I know I need to take a break. It can be the fact of having to fight with my body for the need to just relax and take it easy so I do not become overwhelmed or overloaded to the point that I completely shut down. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/01/04/wellness-wedn...

Since the onset of social media, I am learning more and more about others from their experiences. It is knowing which sources are reliable and valid. Overall, it has made me know that I am not the only one that has traits or similarities in some ways to other autistics. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/01/03/reflections-knowing-i-am-not-alone/

One of my biggest struggles that I have had in my time being on my own is when I have to “call it a night.” My brain is always flowing with ideas of things to do and see throughout the day and whether or not my body sometimes thinks it needs to shut down, I often want to fight my body and not shut down for the day. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/01...

In this video,  I explain about having freedom and understanding that as an autistic person, it comes at a price and with responsibility.   Mentioned Resources  My Autism News Feed: https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/category/autism-news/ Online Safety / Usage: https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/resources/online-safety-usage/ In this video, I share how autistics thrive off of routines and riu...

When you enter life on your own, having freedom can either be good for you or bite you in the tail. Over the past four years, it spun me into rock bottom and I had to pick up the pieces. It also made me realize that I had to define who I was and how to take care of myself. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/29/defining-yourself/

As we near the end of the year and work our way to ringing in 2023 in a few days, a few weeks ago I have accepted the fact that doing what I need to do in order to protect myself is OK, acceptable and sometimes appreciated in order to maintain optimal wellness and protect others. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/28/wellness-wednesday-doing-what-yo...

With today being the last Reflections Post of the Year, I find it necessary to give a wrap of the year and realize that I am in a better place at the end of this year compared to years past given a multitude of circumstances in my path. I am hoping to start 2023 much better. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/27/reflections-2022-was-a-better-year/

One common trait of autism is the fact that many thrive off of routine and some can be very rigid to it as they can be to many things in life. While over the years I have been more flexible with my routine in many cases, it is what defines my day and keeps me going. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/26/adulting-setting-your-schedule/

In this  video, I explain my continual battle with my mental health and not falling into negative behavior while feeling optimistic about the future. Visit my linktree Weekly E-Blast Sign-up Website & Blog Social: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest : TikTok Tik Tok Mirrored YouTube Channel Podcast Platforms: Spotify Anchor Google Podcasts Amazon Music Pocketcasts Radio Public : iheartRa...

Most of my life as a neurodivergent person, the holidays have been a struggle for me to muddle my way through because of all the factors that it involves. Yet, as I am finally settled in a better place in my mind, I am realizing that I need to define my own or new traditions. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/22/defining-the-holidays/

As we approach the holiday season and near the end of the year, I often think of making new habits. Notice that I said habits and not resolutions, those are different!  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/21/wellness-wednesday-creating-better-habits/

To my loved ones throughout my life, I was often considered lazy. This continually-fed train of thought led me into the current chapter of my life thinking that until I learned about the amount of energy needed for me to endure the motions of the day. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/20/reflections-being-considered-lazy/

As any adult, there are responsibilities that must be endured if you want to survive. Granted, if you are autistic or have other challenges, they can be impossible or a struggle to do or complete. However, I had to learn in a hurry that being on my own comes with responsibility, This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/19/adulting-responsibilities-of-livi...

In this video, I explain how autistic indivdiduals can be gullable to believing things, particuarly others along with being bias withouth verification of what's being told. Visit my linktree Weekly E-Blast Sign-up Website & Blog Social: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest : TikTok Tik Tok Mirrored YouTube Channel Podcast Platforms: Spotify Anchor Google Podcasts Amazon Music Pocketcasts Radio...

We’ve talked some on radical acceptance in both the Adulting and Reflections columns of my blog, but what I had to understand recently is the fact that radical acceptance is what is needed in order to endure what I need to do in order to be well. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/15/radical-acceptance/

When people think of being autistic, they often think of it as this profound way of thinking we are unable to do things that neurotypicals can do. We can and wes often put up a lot to be included and do everything else that we are asked to do, but not every day is perfect, nor can it be. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/14/wellness-wednesday-there...

In the past few weeks, I have witnessed the loss of many and the point has been made to not take anything for granted because we are not guaranteed it forever. It made me realize how I do not want to be robbed of any more time of my life from not taking care of my health. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/13/reflections-robbed-of-time/

I am not surprised that I haven’t written about having a purpose as the  topic for the weekly adulting post of my blog. Sometimes, you just have the epiphany to know about something that you just have to share it. Last week was one of those moments where I learned I need to have purpose in my life. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/12/adulting...

In this video, I explain the importance of having purpose as an autistic person along with having the willingness to follow through with those activities that provide purpose in the daily routine of an autistic person. Visit my linktree Weekly E-Blast Sign-up Website & Blog Social: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest : TikTok Tik Tok Mirrored YouTube Channel Podcast Platforms: Spotify Anchor...

One of the common misconceptions of being autistic is the fact that we don’t show empathy or know how to be kind to others. Oftentimes this is brought to light in the first time that you get to know us, because if you knew who I am, I am quite the empath and can show empathy. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/08/how-can-i-be-an-empathetic-empath/

Without much ado, many of my followers have withstood me throughout the struggles since literally the writing of my blog with my medication. I am proud to say that with all honesty, I only missed one dose in all of the last prescription box. This is a BIG achievement for me. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/12/07/wellness-wednesday-medication-milesto...

For the majority of the past four years or so of living on my own, I have struggled with making encounters with my family positive. I was mostly trapped in a vacuum of thinking like I did when I lived with them because their reactions would trigger me to do so. This also traditionally left the last words I had during these visits be negative and I would regret my word choice. This episode is also...