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Subscribe to predisposition if you want to connect and share experiences about sobriety, being “different”, examining ourselves, and moving forward. All subscriptions are free!

What do you write about?

When I started this newsletter in 2021 my goal was to share my experience as a 40 something man learning he was autistic. The process of writing and connecting with others in the community has led me to realize I needed to stop drinking, and now sobriety is the topic I write about most. I look at social norms, question experiences, and think about different ways to live in the world.

Do you write fiction or non-fiction?

If I were to put these essays into a book, I would probably call it autofiction. I am writing about my real life experiences to the best of my memory, but I know that my memory is fallible. I will cite sources appropriately if I make assertions, and I will be transparent when I am speculating. I will refer to other people, but I won’t use real names out of respect for the privacy of people who I have known over the course of my life.

Why are you anonymous?

There are many reasons I prefer to be anonymous. I’m writing about deeply personal things, I don’t want to reveal the identity of other people who are in my life, and I respect the tradition of anonymity in recovery communities.

Can you say more about yourself?

I am an American, white, cisgendered man. As such, I recognize that I have a lot of privilege. My hope is to acknowledge that privilege in my work and to express the advantages I know it has given me. An important part of my life is better understanding the experiences of people from different background, genders, races/ethnicities, ages, and regions of the world, and to bring that knowledge to bare as I examine my own life and experiences.

Are you open to feedback?

I am honored to receive feedback, and I am grateful to anybody who can help me learn. I hope to connect with readers via email and comments, whichever is more comfortable for you.