The Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism (TPGA) has an article today by Nick Walker: Advice to Young Autistics: Stick Around and Become Awesome. Here’s the introduction:
So you’re a young Autistic person, and maybe you think you’re broken; maybe you think you’re doomed to a life of misery. You’re in pain, maybe depressed, maybe angry. Maybe you’re even considering suicide.
Sorry you’re going through that. I’ve been there myself, and it sucks.
But I survived. And although it took some time and involved some major struggles, I eventually ended up becoming a very happy adult with an awesome life where I spend much of my time doing things that I love — a life full of good friendships, good community, and those simple moments of joy, grace, kindness, and connection that make a life worthwhile. I’m glad I stuck around long enough to get here. The hard parts were worth it.
I hope I have you hooked and you will go to the TPGA site and read the rest.
By Matt Carey
Left Brain Right Brain 
Thanks for the plug, Sully, and thanks to Nick Walker for writing it.
Thanks for getting the word out. So grateful to Nick for writing this post.