An autistic man reconciles years of bad memories with the help of one friend and a concert.
Redefining Creativity as an Autistic Person
Josh Friedberg explains why the world needs more autistic people like him—and more accepted creative work from people labeled as not creative.
Josh Friedberg explains why the world needs more autistic people like him—and more accepted creative work from people labeled as not creative.
‘I’m So Proud of My Gay Grandson!’
My amazing story of family, music, and pride.
My amazing story of family, music, and pride.
My Privilege Checklist as a Gay, Autistic, White, Middle Class Male
Being in marginalized groups does not preclude me from having privilege in different areas of my life.
Being in marginalized groups does not preclude me from having privilege in different areas of my life.
Oscar Speeches for Autism
Some reasons why I choose gratitude as an Autistic person--and some situations that exemplify it.
Some reasons why I choose gratitude as an Autistic person–and some situations that exemplify it.
Maybe I’ll Never Yell Again?
Unpacking my issues with anger and sensitivity.
Unpacking my issues with anger and sensitivity.
The Straight Pride Parade, All Lives Matter, and Men’s Rights Activism: Really?
Reverse racism, reverse sexism, and reverse homophobia aren’t real because there’s no institutional power to back them up as forms of oppressing whites, men, and heterosexuals.
Reverse racism, reverse sexism, and reverse homophobia aren’t real because there’s no institutional power to back them up as forms of oppressing whites, men, and heterosexuals.
On Language That Oppresses—and Language That Doesn’t
Impact matters far more than intent.
Impact matters far more than intent.
Why I Am a Proud Mama’s Boy
My mother is my hero.
My mother is my hero.
My Overweight, Disabled Body Image
Internalized oppression, including internalized ableism, can make one hate oneself.
Internalized oppression, including internalized ableism, can make one hate oneself.
What Toni Morrison Made Me See as a White Person
Toni Morrison's recent death got me thinking about not only her work’s meaning for marginalized groups, including African Americans and/or women, but also what her works teach whites about race.
Toni Morrison’s recent death got me thinking about not only her work’s meaning for marginalized groups, including African Americans and/or women, but also what her works teach whites about race.
Just a Little Unwell? On the Good and Bad Parts of a Manic Episode
In the end, whether I’m “crazy” or “just a little unwell,” I have Bipolar Disorder and I am not ashamed. I’m okay with being just a little unwell.
In the end, whether I’m “crazy” or “just a little unwell,” I have Bipolar Disorder and I am not ashamed. I’m okay with being just a little unwell.
On Apologies: Accountability vs. Control
I’m committing to working on apologizing less to control others’ reactions.
I’m committing to working on apologizing less to control others’ reactions.
Three Great Songs About Unusually Great Men
Their sometimes-heartwarming, sometimes-funny, always heartfelt lyrics are gender-specific and show us all what positive masculinity can mean.
Their sometimes-heartwarming, sometimes-funny, always heartfelt lyrics are gender-specific and show us all what positive masculinity can mean.
I Pace Therefore I Am (Anxious)
For those of us men who struggle with mental illness, our masculinity becomes especially “less than” if we show vulnerability, fear, or any emotions that we’re taught to not show.
For those of us men who struggle with mental illness, our masculinity becomes especially less than if we show vulnerability, fear, or any emotions that we’re taught to not show.
How a Friend’s Death Changed Everything Between Us
Kevin was passionate and unforgettable, but when he was alive, I sometimes only saw his dark side.
Kevin was passionate and unforgettable, but when he was alive, I sometimes only saw his dark side.