Autism, Judgment & Public Meltdowns: What the World Doesn’t See

Toren and Serenity open up about life on the autism spectrum, sharing powerful stories of resilience, misunderstanding, and self-discovery. From sensory meltdowns to navigating school and food challenges, their honesty sheds light on the daily realities of neurodivergent families. This heartfelt conversation also explores Serenity’s late diagnosis and the impact of sharing their journey online. A must-watch for anyone seeking deeper understanding, compassion, or connection. ✨ **THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!** 💐✨ --- 🎬 **SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE LAUGHS!** 🎬 Never miss a hilarious moment! ➡️ [Click here to subscribe](https://bit.ly/2LEwDQL) 🎉 --- 🎙 **WATCH FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEWS!** Want more? Get exclusive content & behind-the-scenes moments on **[Patreon](https://patreon.com/lauraclery)**! 💎👀 --- 📲 **FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!** 👇 👉 **TikTok:** [@lauraclery](https://tiktok.com/lauraclery) 🎭💃 👉 **Instagram:** [@lauraclery](https://instagram.com/lauraclery) 📸✨ 👉 **Snapchat:** [Add me](https://www.snapchat.com/add/lauraclery) 👻🤣 👉 **Facebook:** [Laura Clery](https://facebook.com/laura.clery) 👩‍🎤🎭 --- 🛍 **SHOP MY MERCH!** 👕🔥 Get the latest must-have items here ➡️ [LauraClery.lol](https://LauraClery.lol) Get all your grown-up goodies at https://www.morelaura.com --- 🔥 **HOLLER** – [Order your personalized shout-out today!](https://holler.baby/lauraclery) 🎤💖 --- 📩 **CONTACT US!** For business or podcast inquiries, email us at **[e-mail]** 📧📢 --- 💖 **THANK YOU FOR WATCHING & SUPPORTING!** 💖 Drop a **LIKE** 👍, leave a **COMMENT** 💬, and share the **LOVE** ❤️! 00:00 - Intro & Host Welcome 04:19 - From Hippie Town to Redneck Vibes 08:38 - The Politics of a Purple Coat 12:57 - Sensory Sensitivity and Public Meltdowns 17:16 - Coal-Rolled for Being Different 21:35 - Misjudged: When Autism Looks Like Rudeness 25:54 - First Flight & New Experiences 30:13 - Sharing Their Story on Social Media 34:32 - From Isolation to Community 38:51 - Food Struggles and ARFID 43:10 - ADHD, Special Interests, and Daily Life 47:29 - Diagnosis, Motherhood, and Self-Discovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices