That can be hard. Sometimes churches are full of people who expect us to act a certain way, meaning we mask more to fit in. But we should feel like we can be our most authentic self in God's place. I really hope you have courage and able to return. Even if you feel you can't talk to anyone about what happened.
That was such an encouragement to me. Thank you for sharing. I’ve been a Christian from my youth, but late diagnosed Autistic. Much like your zebra, I’ve been calling myself a unicorn 🦄, because of how rare I feel. I love who I am, and I thank God for how He made me. I wouldn’t want to be anyone else. And I’m thankful for His friendship all these years when human friendships have been so challenging.
Thank you so much for your vulnerability & your beautiful heart. That was such an encouragement to me. I'm waiting on an assessment in May & have been diagnosed already with ADHD. Life has been a struggle a lot of my 63 years and it's only Jesus that has got me through. God bless you & may your faith remain strong.
Hi EmJ, I just found your channel and as I was looking over your videos this one really got my attention as I am an autistic Christian as you are. I've listened to your video twice and it is easy to see how God is working in your life. This is a beautiful video. You shared your story using the right words and you said them in the right way and in the right Spirit. God is love at all times and under all circumstances with no exceptions. Thank you for this special video. God bless.
Hello dear EmJ! Thank you for bringing glory to God by sharing His Loveliness. He made us, just as we are. And I am delighted to be part of this community with you. Lord, may we discern and "tune in" to Your Voice. Yes Grace! When our conscious condemns, He is greater than our hearts! What Amazing Grace! I read this quote today, "There God always is, covering you. Not with some withering leaf, but with His everlasting Love." (Rachel King). Covered and Loved. Yes! Thank you EmJ. Keep Shining!
This was beautiful. Fellow Christian here, and I definitely feel strength and peace through my faith in Jesus. Thank you for your insight- I’m going to think more about Jesus as my friend. ❤
Hey, I have not been diagnosed but I truly believe I am autistic (just learned about the spectrum this year) I'm 22. Everything you said about God is the only reason why I am here today. I asked Him why I even believed I am autistic (of course everyone says i don't look autistic) and I asked why it has been so hard for me to find someone to get assessed by...God told me that even if I received a diagnosis I would still need to TRUST HIM completely anddddd (as if that wasn't enough ) I would need to give myself grace. Realizing so much of my life has been dedicated to me feeling alone and separate from my family and society made me feel the same way about God (unconsciously - our relationship with God is often reflected in how to relate with people ....until I learned that God is always listening, God gives us strength when we are weak, God continuously responds to my prayers and he will never leave me. So now I am learning to pray when anxious with no diagnosis, to move even though I do not have the answer right now. Your video has given me even more faith in the path I know God is taking me. God bless you and thank you for your presence and spirit!
Thank you for commenting. It is so hard to navigate this world and especially hard when we have to do it on our own. I just have no idea how non believers do it all without God. Faith gives us the strength to face every battle BECAUSE we know we're not alone. Keep trusting in Him and giving Him permission to show up in your life.
You seem like a lovely woman to me. Very easy to talk to. Then they say I'm neurodivergent. This did traumatise me at first, even though I knew I was different. Deep down I've always believed but turned my back several types because of hurtful experiences in church. Not having the connections I crave does hurt and has stopped me from attending church at times. Thank you for your encouragement and enthusiasm. You are not in the least bit intense
Thank you for commenting. Church is such a good Sunday routine but it can also be incredibly hard to leave the house and do church for some people. I know for me personally during lockdown I really loved not having to go and do all the small talk convos each week. Then once churches oped up again I was so anxious and took me months to get back to church and I felt disconnected from my church family and from God. I think that experience is more common for NDs.
It's womderful to find another Autistic Christian woman here on UA-cam! You are a rarity. Thank you for loving Jesus enough to not be embarrased/ashamed to proclaim your faith at the very real risk of facing condemnation and persecution. I noticed your cross necklace at first and I could see that there was something special about you that sets you apart. You have a glow and serenity about you. I'm going through your videos now from the beginning and resonate with so much. I'm 50 and was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 47 and am awaiting an autism diagnosis. I have been misdiagnosed all my life and have learnt to mask really well but at a cost to my health. I look forward to getting to know you over UA-cam. Thank you for being here. God is using you to be the light and the salt in this community ❤️🤗
Wow what a beautiful comment. Thank you do much for reaching out. Nice to have you here. I want to talk more about my faith in my videos, I'm also aware it may put some people off engaging with my videos that could really feel empowered by my journey. Thank you for encouraging me today 🥰 many blessings.
@@zebranothorse-EmJ Yes the Bible and talk of Jesus is all foolishness for those who are perishing but for those who have been called He gives life and hope. The absolute loving thing to do is to share the good news to those who are lost. I struggled for a long time to accept I am autistic and ADHD as I believed it conflicted with my faith and identity as a new creation in Jesus. I'm still grappling with it all to be honest as the cast majority in the neurodivergent community are so "woke" and follow the world and it's ways/beliefs. There is another guy in UA-cam who shares his faith and his experiences being ADHD but he hasn't posted in a while (""I have ADHD?!"). lAlso I follow another lady who lives near to Glasgow and her channel is very similar to yours ("The Great Reveal"). Her name is Gina and she is diarising her unmasking journey (she is also late diagnosed - early 40's). I only follow a select few people who I can relate to and it's lovely to be able add you to my list. It was through watching your colab with Autistic Jenny. Also check out Creative Autistic. I think you'll get a lot out of her videos too xxx
I totally understand and feel the same. I ask so many questions then feel the need to apologise for not understanding the 1st time. It's a habit I want to break, it's not my fault people don't communicate clearly the 1st time. We need more grace for ourselves.
It's hard not knowing our path. I'm constantly asking God what He wants from me. I look back and the times I feel He has used me the most has been when I have had a pure heart to serve Him and not glorify myself or others. So going forward I strive for Holiness, to be in His presence and desire to honour Him with all I do and say. I pray you find alignment with your ASD and journey with Him 🙏
How would you encourage an 8 year old autistic boy who regularly insults his siblings when he feels threatened or mistreated (even if he wasn't threatened or mistreated that was just his perception)? Clearly it is sin to call someone stupid and have contempt for another person...but how much of that behavior is sin and how much of it is autism making things confusing and difficult?
There are a few strategies that could be used to encourage him to better handle his emotions and communicate without insulting others. First, it's important to acknowledge his feelings and teach him that it's okay to feel threatened or mistreated, but it's not okay to respond by insulting others. Encourage him to express his feelings in a different way, such as using "I feel" statements or asking for help when he's feeling upset. With regards to the 'sin' element, by focusing on providing him with the tools to support him this will help the behaviours. Consider strategies for calming down when he starts to feel threatened. This could include deep breathing exercises, taking a break in a quiet space, or using a fidget toy to help him refocus his attention. Encouraging empathy and understanding towards his siblings could also be beneficial. Encouraging positive interactions and praise when he communicates without insulting his siblings can also reinforce good behavior. Overall, it's important to be patient and understanding with the 8 year old boy, and to provide consistent support and guidance as he learns to navigate his emotions and interactions with others.
I would pray and put him in more situations where he is around other kids who have high intelligence and level one autism so that he doesn’t feel so strange and ostracized all the time. That would have helped me, looking back. I was a girl though which made masking more natural but if I hadn’t been able to mask I would have been like your boy. Now as an adult raising my own neurodivergent toddler, I find myself unable to mask and for the first time in my whole life I want to insult people for being stupid or judging me, constantly. I don’t but I feel the urge to. I’ve spent my whole life masking so I’m learning to unmask while being sweet and nice and it’s really difficult. But the mask has caused me so much depression and anxiety I need to learn to be more honest with my feelings, but do it in a kind Jesus-like way. And as an AuDHDer it is really rough.
Thank you. I had a shutdown as my son had a meltdown at church last week and now I am struggling with showing my face there again
That can be hard. Sometimes churches are full of people who expect us to act a certain way, meaning we mask more to fit in. But we should feel like we can be our most authentic self in God's place. I really hope you have courage and able to return. Even if you feel you can't talk to anyone about what happened.
That was such an encouragement to me. Thank you for sharing. I’ve been a Christian from my youth, but late diagnosed Autistic. Much like your zebra, I’ve been calling myself a unicorn 🦄, because of how rare I feel. I love who I am, and I thank God for how He made me. I wouldn’t want to be anyone else. And I’m thankful for His friendship all these years when human friendships have been so challenging.
Thank you so much for your vulnerability & your beautiful heart. That was such an encouragement to me. I'm waiting on an assessment in May & have been diagnosed already with ADHD.
Life has been a struggle a lot of my 63 years and it's only Jesus that has got me through. God bless you & may your faith remain strong.
Thank you kindly for your comment. I really hope your assesment goes well and it's leads to getting more support in place for you. Blessings.
Hi EmJ, I just found your channel and as I was looking over your videos this one really got my attention as I am an autistic Christian as you are. I've listened to your video twice and it is easy to see how God is working in your life. This is a beautiful video. You shared your story using the right words and you said them in the right way and in the right Spirit. God is love at all times and under all circumstances with no exceptions. Thank you for this special video. God bless.
Thank you for your kind comment. I love hearing for people who are connecting with my videos. Bless you.
God bless you 🙏🏾❤❤ . I was led to this video right on time!☺️
Hello dear EmJ! Thank you for bringing glory to God by sharing His Loveliness. He made us, just as we are. And I am delighted to be part of this community with you.
Lord, may we discern and "tune in" to Your Voice.
Yes Grace! When our conscious condemns, He is greater than our hearts! What Amazing Grace!
I read this quote today, "There God always is, covering you. Not with some withering leaf, but with His everlasting Love." (Rachel King).
Covered and Loved. Yes!
Thank you EmJ. Keep Shining!
@@drlisasosin you have so blessed me today Lisa, thank you. 💕
@@zebranothorse-EmJ 🧡
This was beautiful. Fellow Christian here, and I definitely feel strength and peace through my faith in Jesus. Thank you for your insight- I’m going to think more about Jesus as my friend. ❤
Thank you for commenting. I'm glad your here 👋
Hey, I have not been diagnosed but I truly believe I am autistic (just learned about the spectrum this year) I'm 22. Everything you said about God is the only reason why I am here today. I asked Him why I even believed I am autistic (of course everyone says i don't look autistic) and I asked why it has been so hard for me to find someone to get assessed by...God told me that even if I received a diagnosis I would still need to TRUST HIM completely anddddd (as if that wasn't enough ) I would need to give myself grace. Realizing so much of my life has been dedicated to me feeling alone and separate from my family and society made me feel the same way about God (unconsciously - our relationship with God is often reflected in how to relate with people ....until I learned that God is always listening, God gives us strength when we are weak, God continuously responds to my prayers and he will never leave me. So now I am learning to pray when anxious with no diagnosis, to move even though I do not have the answer right now. Your video has given me even more faith in the path I know God is taking me. God bless you and thank you for your presence and spirit!
Thank you for commenting. It is so hard to navigate this world and especially hard when we have to do it on our own. I just have no idea how non believers do it all without God. Faith gives us the strength to face every battle BECAUSE we know we're not alone. Keep trusting in Him and giving Him permission to show up in your life.
@@zebranothorse-EmJ Thank you !
You seem like a lovely woman to me. Very easy to talk to. Then they say I'm neurodivergent. This did traumatise me at first, even though I knew I was different. Deep down I've always believed but turned my back several types because of hurtful experiences in church. Not having the connections I crave does hurt and has stopped me from attending church at times. Thank you for your encouragement and enthusiasm. You are not in the least bit intense
Thank you for commenting. Church is such a good Sunday routine but it can also be incredibly hard to leave the house and do church for some people. I know for me personally during lockdown I really loved not having to go and do all the small talk convos each week. Then once churches oped up again I was so anxious and took me months to get back to church and I felt disconnected from my church family and from God. I think that experience is more common for NDs.
It's womderful to find another Autistic Christian woman here on UA-cam! You are a rarity. Thank you for loving Jesus enough to not be embarrased/ashamed to proclaim your faith at the very real risk of facing condemnation and persecution. I noticed your cross necklace at first and I could see that there was something special about you that sets you apart. You have a glow and serenity about you. I'm going through your videos now from the beginning and resonate with so much. I'm 50 and was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 47 and am awaiting an autism diagnosis. I have been misdiagnosed all my life and have learnt to mask really well but at a cost to my health. I look forward to getting to know you over UA-cam. Thank you for being here. God is using you to be the light and the salt in this community ❤️🤗
Wow what a beautiful comment. Thank you do much for reaching out. Nice to have you here. I want to talk more about my faith in my videos, I'm also aware it may put some people off engaging with my videos that could really feel empowered by my journey. Thank you for encouraging me today 🥰 many blessings.
@@zebranothorse-EmJ Yes the Bible and talk of Jesus is all foolishness for those who are perishing but for those who have been called He gives life and hope. The absolute loving thing to do is to share the good news to those who are lost. I struggled for a long time to accept I am autistic and ADHD as I believed it conflicted with my faith and identity as a new creation in Jesus. I'm still grappling with it all to be honest as the cast majority in the neurodivergent community are so "woke" and follow the world and it's ways/beliefs. There is another guy in UA-cam who shares his faith and his experiences being ADHD but he hasn't posted in a while (""I have ADHD?!"). lAlso I follow another lady who lives near to Glasgow and her channel is very similar to yours ("The Great Reveal"). Her name is Gina and she is diarising her unmasking journey (she is also late diagnosed - early 40's). I only follow a select few people who I can relate to and it's lovely to be able add you to my list. It was through watching your colab with Autistic Jenny. Also check out Creative Autistic. I think you'll get a lot out of her videos too xxx
@@dawnb8906 thank you for the recommendations. And the support. 🥰 I follow creative autistic but I'll def check of the woman from Glasgow.
I ask for forgiveness all the time so much because I get so confused and upset and don't know what to do or say 😢
I totally understand and feel the same. I ask so many questions then feel the need to apologise for not understanding the 1st time. It's a habit I want to break, it's not my fault people don't communicate clearly the 1st time. We need more grace for ourselves.
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I wonder what He really wants for my ASD life. Obviously not being married.
It's hard not knowing our path. I'm constantly asking God what He wants from me. I look back and the times I feel He has used me the most has been when I have had a pure heart to serve Him and not glorify myself or others. So going forward I strive for Holiness, to be in His presence and desire to honour Him with all I do and say. I pray you find alignment with your ASD and journey with Him 🙏
@@zebranothorse-EmJ How can you and I ever chat about this?
How would you encourage an 8 year old autistic boy who regularly insults his siblings when he feels threatened or mistreated (even if he wasn't threatened or mistreated that was just his perception)? Clearly it is sin to call someone stupid and have contempt for another person...but how much of that behavior is sin and how much of it is autism making things confusing and difficult?
There are a few strategies that could be used to encourage him to better handle his emotions and communicate without insulting others.
First, it's important to acknowledge his feelings and teach him that it's okay to feel threatened or mistreated, but it's not okay to respond by insulting others. Encourage him to express his feelings in a different way, such as using "I feel" statements or asking for help when he's feeling upset.
With regards to the 'sin' element, by focusing on providing him with the tools to support him this will help the behaviours. Consider strategies for calming down when he starts to feel threatened. This could include deep breathing exercises, taking a break in a quiet space, or using a fidget toy to help him refocus his attention.
Encouraging empathy and understanding towards his siblings could also be beneficial. Encouraging positive interactions and praise when he communicates without insulting his siblings can also reinforce good behavior.
Overall, it's important to be patient and understanding with the 8 year old boy, and to provide consistent support and guidance as he learns to navigate his emotions and interactions with others.
I would pray and put him in more situations where he is around other kids who have high intelligence and level one autism so that he doesn’t feel so strange and ostracized all the time. That would have helped me, looking back. I was a girl though which made masking more natural but if I hadn’t been able to mask I would have been like your boy. Now as an adult raising my own neurodivergent toddler, I find myself unable to mask and for the first time in my whole life I want to insult people for being stupid or judging me, constantly. I don’t but I feel the urge to. I’ve spent my whole life masking so I’m learning to unmask while being sweet and nice and it’s really difficult. But the mask has caused me so much depression and anxiety I need to learn to be more honest with my feelings, but do it in a kind Jesus-like way. And as an AuDHDer it is really rough.