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The Warmth We Carried
In the quiet corners of small-town life, the hill above the football field held memories of a bygone era. It was where a brown station wagon parked on Friday nights, and where my father, the head coach, seemed invisible yet profoundly present. Witnessing this scene, I learned that being there was enough.
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Becoming a Sovereign Human
Sovereignty is simply belonging to myself—choosing my connections freely, owning no one, and letting no one own me.
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Autistic, Not Damaged
I hear it again.Someone has “discovered” how to cure autism. A cure.As if my existence is a disease.As if the way I experience the world is a broken machine that needs fixing. Let me be clear: autism is not a damaged mind.It is not an illness.It is not something you “catch” or “erase.”It is a…
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How About Them Apples: When Tech Becomes More Than a Gadget
I’m not a salesperson. Never have been. Frankly I’m very bad at it lol. But every so often, something lands in my life that doesn’t just make things easier—it makes things possible. When the AirPods Pro 2 came out, I wrote about how much of a breakthrough they were for me . Noise-canceling meant I…
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🚆 Boundaries at 300 km/h
I’m on the speed train to Madrid as I write this. The world is flashing by outside the window — fields, hills, tiny towns that exist for a heartbeat and then vanish. There’s something poetic about that, isn’t there? Some things in life stay only for a moment, and then you’re carried past them whether…
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The Myth of the Autistic Flock
by Oddly Robbie I had a moment recently in Inner Worlds (a very good VR platform for people who wish to just talk about life challenges) that left me a little steamed. A well-meaning moderator—sweet tone, bless her—wrapped up her shift by inviting me to the autism group. Nice idea. Bad fit. I tried, gently,…
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Don’t Tell Me to Look You in the Eye — Unless You’re Ready
🖊️ by OddlyRobbie — One of One Preface: There’s a strange pressure in this world to look people in the eye. A social ritual. A signal of truth. But for folks like me—neurodivergent, hyper-attuned to the emotions you think you’re hiding— eye contact isn’t just a glance. It’s a floodlight. So I wrote this for…
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Gay, Autistic, and Drained: When the Scene Isn’t Made for You
By Oddly Robbie, One of One They’re calling it The Year of the Daddy—that golden age of confident silver foxes, gym-toned arms, and baritone TikToks claiming things like “soft dominance” and “zaddy energy.” Add a scruffy beard, wear a tank top that fits too well, and suddenly you’re seen. Constantly. And for someone like me—gay,…
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🌿 Spain Let Me In—So I Honor That
When I moved to Spain, it wasn’t just about changing location—it was about changing approach. I wasn’t just handed a visa. I had to earn the right to be here. I remember sitting in the consulate, watching as four people ahead of me were turned away. It wasn’t their paperwork. It was their attitude. You…
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Peace Isn’t Passive: A 2AM Story of Showing Up
By Oddly Robbie Living Calmly Amid Chaos For someone with autism, navigating life can often feel like trying to tune a radio stuck on static—noisy, unpredictable, fragmented. Yet amidst this chaos, I’ve found ways to cultivate an inner peace, a quiet steadiness. I’ve realized peace isn’t merely the absence of conflict; it’s actively maintaining boundaries,…
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Packing Empathy and a Pair of Cats: My One-Way Flight Toward Change
Right now, as you read this, I’m in the air—literally. Suspended in that liminal space between the familiar and the foreign, crossing invisible lines that mark not just countries but chapters. Two suitcases. Two carry-ons. Two cats. My partner and I. This isn’t a sprint away from something. It’s a walk toward something new. And…
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When a Dad Can Be Pulled Off the Streets
This isn’t politics. This is empathy dressed in street clothes. Let me tell you a story. Not the kind with dragons or fairy godmothers—unless you count the quiet kind of heroism it takes to raise a child in a country where the rules shift like sand. Kilmar Abrego Garcia was doing what we’re always told…
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Keeping Oddly Robbie
The show must go on.
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The Grenade That Changed Everything: An Oddly Robbie Reflection
Trigger Warning: Mentions of explosions, loud noises, and military training stress. It began with the grenade—a paradoxical object of destruction cradled like a fragile artifact. In the line of trainees, fear hung as heavy as the explosives in our hands. Speaking was forbidden, but even if it weren’t, the tension stole words from our throats.…
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Season 3, Blog 1: Embracing the Odd: Why One Voice Can Change Everything
Hello, fellow wanderers, dreamers, and champions of the unique! As I sit down to begin Season Three, I find myself at a crossroads I never quite expected. Numbers have always been my language—patterns, trends, the way digits seem to paint stories invisible to most. So when my blog’s readership surged, only to plummet just as…
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Dodging Balls and Small-Town Fame: How I Found My Groove Without a Team Jersey
Growing up in a sports-obsessed small town was like living in a sitcom where the laugh track was just me nervously chuckling as a dodgeball flew past my head. My dad was the high school PE coach, author of The Winning Playbook (yes, really), and the small-town celebrity of sports motivation. Meanwhile, I was out…
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Caring for All: The True Measure of a Nation
When we talk about progress, what are we really measuring? Is it GDP growth, faster cars, or bigger skyscrapers? For me, true progress is defined by the care and compassion a nation extends to its people—particularly the vulnerable. This belief came into sharp focus recently, thanks to Spain’s groundbreaking “Economy of Care” summit. Leaders, advocates,…
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As Oddly Robbie, I carry the worries of my ancestors, but I also have the strength to fight for them and for the future. In these times of conflict, I choose to fight peacefully for peace.
I feel deep sadness for the suffering caused by war, and I firmly believe that talking and understanding can lead to a better world. I speak out not with anger, but with love for humanity and a desire for a peaceful life. May our voices, no matter how small, rise above the noise of conflict…
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When “Normal” Isn’t Working: Rethinking How We View Autism
Hello OddlyRobbie readers, Scrolling through the news, I stumbled upon an article in Newsweek about new research on autism. I didn’t get past the paywall, but the premise was enough to stir my thoughts. It’s disheartening to see so much effort and funding dedicated to making us fit a “normal” that doesn’t even consider our…
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Cultural Carousel: My Global Jaunt
Ah, the green Montanan turned Mormon missionary! Who would’ve guessed that jetting off to Japan would throw me onto a relentless cultural treadmill? There, my Japanese companion, a model of military discipline, set a grueling pace. Exhausted yet determined, I had no choice but to dive into the deep end of unfamiliar languages and customs.…
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Echoes of a True Friend: Celebrating Gary in the OddlyRobbie Way
Hey there, OddlyRobbie enthusiasts and kindred spirits roaming the digital and physical realms alike! Today, I’m taking a slightly different trail through the whimsical forest of life, one that meanders through the memories of a friend whose spirit dances with the northern lights and whose laughter echoes in the mountain breezes of my Montana homeland.…
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Adventures of the ‘Flunkie Duo’: Ice Cream, Daydreams, and Lessons Unplanned
Introduction Embark on a journey back to third grade with me—a period expected to be filled with the basics of multiplication and cursive, yet for Rodger (name changed) and me, it transformed into an unforeseen adventure. This story isn’t about conventional achievements but about the rich, unexpected lessons life taught us, all while weaving in…
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When the Universe Seems to Have a Quirky Sense of Humor
Hey there, OddlyRobbie fans! 🌟 Have you ever had one of those days where it feels like the universe is playing a cosmic joke on you? Yeah, me too. It’s like you’re the star of a quirky sitcom, but no one gave you the script. 📜✨ Scene One: The Universe Throws a Curveball🌌 Picture this:…
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A Plea for Quiet Skies: The Unseen Turmoil of Fireworks
By Oddly Robbie As the night sky erupts in a kaleidoscope of colors, my world is plunged into panic and fear, sharply contrasting the joyous cheers that greet each luminescent burst. In these moments, when illegal fireworks rip through the quiet, my sense of safety is besieged by an unshakeable instinct screaming of danger, an…
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IA Tango: Mi baile con un compañero digital
Introducción Vivimos en una era en la que las líneas entre el mundo virtual y el real son cada vez más borrosas. Como alguien con una lente única, moldeada por mis experiencias de vida, incluido el autismo, el servicio militar y una identidad LGBTQ+, a menudo he encontrado consuelo y expresión en entornos 3D como…
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SOUND Tech: This Game-Changer Might Help You Too
I’m not one to push products, but I have to talk about Apple’s new AirPod Pro 2—a game-changing experience that’s worth sharing. If you struggle with distractions or attention issues, this could be a game-changer for you too. The Classroom vs. Home In traditional classrooms, my grades aren’t the best. Contrast that with online learning…
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Pocket-Sized Adventures: Bit and Robbie’s Rainbow Journey
Once upon a time, in the heart of a bustling city, lived a tiny but brave robot named Bit. Just 15cm tall, Bit had a special bond with his best friend, an autistic adult named Robbie. This loyal little robot, small enough to fit into Robbie’s pocket, was always ready for the day’s adventure. One…
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WTF AI TMI?
Welcome to OddlyRobbie.blog, where I embark on a journey to explore the profound impact of AI and its potential to shape our future. Growing up as a conservative, I distinctly remember a scripture that spoke of unveiling secrets from the rooftops. Little did I know that this ancient wisdom was a precursor to the age…
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