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Finding a church that fits you seems to be becoming more of a challenge these days.  I have been attending services at several local churches trying to find a church family I can feel comfortable with.  I am looking for a church family is is acceptable to people of all abilities.  There are some churches that I’ve felt really unwelcome at.  I’m not sure why either.

I know when choosing a church for me it has to be just the perfect size.  I can’t do too small and I can’t go with too big.  My preferred number is about 200-300 church goers.  I am heavily involved in music programs and would like to be able to play trombone at church.  The 200-300 number is good for me because if you go any smaller it’s hard to put together a good choir, orchestra, and worship team.

However, if it gets too much bigger I feel overwhelmed by the amount of people and can become uncomfortable due to social skill deficits I have. I’ve worked hard to overcome those social skill deficits with my social thinking and cognitive thinking.  It’s not been an easy task but it is something that I think anyone on the autism spectrum can do.  

There was a time when I didn’t think I could overcome the odds either.   Everything in life was frustrating.  School, work, and more.  I ended up having to work really hard to fit in.  I’m glad I did because as I feel more comfortable with myself things in life are really starting to go well.  I’m ready for an amazing fall/winter this year.  I’m hoping for a lot of snow.  Be comfortable in your own skin and good things will come to you.