My personal story.

When I was diagnosed with autism, my family was deeply shocked. It was like the sky fell on them. Ever since, they sent me to a special school hoping to cater my needs. But later years, I had experienced bullying and discrimination, especially to my teachers and classmates. Despite all these, I graduated in 2007. That was a fulfillment to me. Later, my mentor, Mrs. Marissa Manansala Villamor, introduced me to summer class in Irineo, in which I enrolled.Then, I was sent to many competitions that gave me the experience. In most competitions I won, and in some competitions I lost. I met new friends that are accepting and friendly to me. Then, I graduated in high school, that made everyone proud of me. During my college years, I joined many competitions and gained the friendship of my peers. In my third year of college, I had the courage to come out as gay to my friends. At first, they were shocked, like "Whoa!" and months later, I joined a major competition and I won. Then in my fourth year, I trained with the late Josephine Lomocso Guyos who is a nice person. And in December 2014, I finally won my inter-school quiz bowl in PRISAA. Then I graduated from college. Months later, I was besieged with trials and tribulations that shook my faith. Despite all that, I passed the Civil Service Examination with flying colors.

Life is hard being a gay person with autism. You have to endure bullying and discrimination from peers. But despite all of these, there were people who will readily accept you, especially your friends and your family. All you need is faith in God to overcome all the trials in your life. That's about it for now.