Let's talk about Autism and social anxiety

I have been to a lot of concerts

The past year and a half.

This last concert I noticed something.

I noticed because this

Concert was different.

I did a meet and greet

With the artist.

I actually spoke to them

And had the opportunity

To give them a part of

An article I wrote.

It was about them.

This was a big win for someone

With autism and social anxiety.

There was a loss because

I didn’t have the confidence

To ask my question.

I was right up front

And it was a small crowd.

I should have noticed it

Earlier because I have

Been in a much bigger

‘Standing room only crowds.

This one had maybe 100

People there and

About only 40 on the floor.

I noticed at a concert I can

Be shoulder to shoulder

With people and not

Be uncomfortable.

I can have conversations

With strangers and be OK.

I don’t know why

Concerts are different.

Maybe it is because we

Are there for one purpose

To enjoy the performance

And to have a good time.

What are some things

That you wouldn't normally

Be able to do

But in certain situations

You can.