So you have made it through the stress of the holidays with the best mental health possible. The new year is upon us again. Some see this as a “fresh start,” making tons of resolutions in the interest of being the best possible version of ourselves: more fit, more successful, more likable, sexier. Some may see the new year and groan, thinking “here we go again, different year, same bullshit.” Still, others may enter the new year all YOLO, ready for the next adventure. Look forward to a new year with new views in 2022.

The point here is that everyone has different feelings toward 2022, what it will bring, and what they can do with it. I have a different way of looking at the new year. This year, beyond resolutions, pessimism, optimism, or adventures, we must, not just for the year, but every day for years to come, gain a greater acceptance of ourselves, neurotypical or neurodiverse. New year, new views, starting in 2022.

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