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Being An Inspiration

This is David Militello, and he has a talent to share.

Now that was a while ago.  This is him now.

                                         

David is an inspiration to all, both autistic and not. From not talking till he was three to sharing his musical talent. It takes a lot of courage to stand in front of crowds and share a talent. And he, with the help of his loving parents, showed that courage and became a great inspiration to those who heard him. In a few ways I can relate. I didn't talk till I was seven. All that came out of my mouth was just gibberish. But with the help of speech therapy, standing in front of crowds, and talking to people I can talk normally. And as I talk, people for some reason find inspiration through me and the words I say or try to say. Inspiration does come from you. You may not see it now or you do see it, but people do appreciate that you are giving people courage and hope for a brighter future and the determination to keep moving forward. So don't give up on yourself and continue being you. Because you are a walking inspiration.

Thank you for you time

Tay Gallagher

To see more of David, go to Youtube and type in David Militello and it should show videos of his performances.

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An Apple A Day

Have you ever at anytime worried that you might get cancer? Well let me tell you, it's nothing to worry about. In the recent research by the University of Iowa, patients with autism have cancer-related gene mutations but have a low risk of getting cancer. Though not entirely new, Dr. Benjamin Darbro, head of the study, believes that the research team was able to dig deeper and learned more about this unique link between cancer and autism. From looking at other studies about it, they found that autistic people have genes that are rare and rich variants in their genes that can cause cancer. But the intriguing part is that autism was linked to 94 percent lower cancer risk in children. Autistic kids, fourteen and under, seemed to be protected from cancer. Though not protected from other types of medical conditions, they have a genetic architecture that gives them the interesting protection. There may be a possibility to have a way to treat both autism and cancer. It just takes more research and testing.

Now this study gives some reassurance, it doesn't give an excuse to risk your health. Eating properly and exercise help prevent diseases and live a much longer life. I've been guilty of not living healthy but I'm striving to. For example, I would normally eat a apple for breakfast. a salad for lunch, and something for dinner and would go work out whenever I get the chance. So I'm literally taking an apple a day to keep the doctor away. But it's always good to go to the doctor to check how healthy you are. Whether autistic or not, make sure you take care of yourself physically and mentally. I suggest you talk to a nutritionalist about what kind of diet you should go for and make the choice whether to follow it or not. Also as you choose to follow the diet, you got a great support system in the form of family and good friends.

Thank you for your time

Tay Gallagher

For more info about the study go to http://www.inquisitr.com/3005714/autism-and-cancer-link-study-discovers-autistic-patients-have-more-cancer-genes-but-lower-risk/

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What People Say About You

Have you ever wondered what people are saying about you without you around? Do they say kind things or do they only point out your flaws? I sometimes felt that way. There was even one time when I was giving a testimony and then I felt that people think I'm a joke. I felt my testimony was poorly executed and it was bad. But after letting myself have a not so great moment of feeling emotion, I came to the conclusion that it's okay. In the church I go to, it doesn't matter how you say your testimony, what matters is that you got up and said it. I also know that the people I know are good and they're friends.

Sometimes autistic people are aware of what people say about them without them knowing. They may have a disability but they're not stupid. They do understand and if they're sensitive or choose to be sensitive they'll have hurt feelings hurt by the words you say. If you don't want to be the jerk that causes them emotional pain, I suggest you get to know them before you make any judgement call. For the autistic, I know it's hard not to think that people are talking about you. But one thing to understand is that people can be jerks but they can also be friends who only think highly of you. If you choose see yourself in a negative way then you'll think that people see you in a negative way. But if you see yourself in a positive way than you'll think that people do think about you in a positive way. So be positive and don't let the words (said and unsaid) of people get you down.

Sincerely
Tay Gallagher  

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Being Okay with Circumstances and Hope

Hey Readers

Sorry that it took so long to write. I was going through and I was dealing with somethings that caused me to question myself as a person. I have this fear that I might not get married and I might just be alone. I really would like to be married but I sometimes wonder would it ever happen. I talked to my parents about and they helped me with these kinds of thoughts. Opening up to them and talking about calmed my fears and I'm okay with the circumstances. If I do get married it'll be awesome, but if I don't it's okay because maybe I'm not supposed to be at this time. Whether it be now or sometime in the future, all I can do is work to be a good person and hope. I am going on dates but I'm certainly not gonna carry around a ring and propose on the first date (That'll be creepy). Like in any relationship it takes time and getting to know the person before marriage can come to mind. Whatever happens in the future I know I'll be okay with the circumstances that are in my life but I'll also continue to hope.

Have you, or someone you know with autism, ever had a fear that you may not have something that you want in life? All I can say that you should never give up. Never loose hope and continue to be the best person you can be. Sometimes good things do come but sometimes you'll have to be okay with the circumstances you're in. Things are okay as long as you never give up.

Thank you for your time

Tay Gallagher