I have Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder, grand mal epilepsy, GAD, Hypothyroidism, IBS-C, and Psoriasis. I take a lot of medications and supplements for my problems. Many of my problems are linked to high glutamate levels in the brain, an excitatory neurotransmitter, and auto-antibodies to the glutamic acid decarboxylase enzyme that converts glutamate to GABA.

I was Confirmed in the Catholic Church on June 28, 2020 and now receive Communion at each Mass I attend. I also do a Confession every so often.

I am attending Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT. I take 2 classes a semester, 2 days a week. I am a junior looking for a B.S. in Sustainability Science and Environmental Policy. I have a Gateway GPA of 3.63. I have a 3.83 GPA at SCSU and just got placed on the Dean's List for the College of Arts & Sciences for the third year in a row.

I must avoid fructans and lactose since these FODMAPs, commonly found in garlic, onion and dairy products, are triggers for my bowel symptoms. I follow a very specific diet for my problems. I am reducing the glutamates I eat as well. I found out all my father's cousins and siblings have epilepsy; it's a miracle he did not get it, too, but I did.