Support Christopher's Journey to Health

Hello, my name is Christopher Tipps and I need help.

This is hard for me to write, but it's time for my pride to be put down.

To people out there feeling even the slightest bit lost, you may not know what comes next, BUT if your two feet are planted in any spot, you're STILL on the right track. #KeepGoing

In March of 2024, I lost my greatest supporter and mentor, and unfortunately, the only loving father figure I ever had in my life due to Alzheimer's. Six weeks later, I lost a mother figure, my aunt, to cancer and had to witness her decline as I worked a contracted job and was forced to watch her transition while having to show up to work every day, including the day of her funeral. That was a very dark and traumatic period of time for myself.

This immense amount of stress led to my body starting to take on an amount of stress that I had never endured, and there was no support system for me to lean on.

In June 2024, I noticed I was having some neurological challenges, and they started to progress at a very rapid and alarming rate until a very small hunch and some research led me to a very surprising Autism/AUDHD, via Hyper-Empathy Level 1 diagnosis in Sept. 2024. A mouthful, indeed.

My diagnosis was extended 3-4 times due to my specialist telling me my body was failing me because I did not know how to unmask my autistic state. Hence why no one could spot anything, including myself.

Since then, it has been a very rough journey of trials, errors, failures, and some celebrations.

I have not been able to work in my normal capacity without causing panic attacks brought on by sensory overload, not having money to be able to afford a specialist or even health insurance.

The lack of being able to work has led to less income and a flushed unemployment reserve. I have called parents, family, and friends alike, and people have done what they can, while most people have ignored my request for help.

I don't blame people for not realizing how much ASD/ADHD affects me. I blame our health system for not having more resources and education for people with late-diagnosed autism.

Right now, anything would help. I am being financially strained, but refuse to NOT put up a fight for myself. I used a smiling picture because I while is sympathy is normal, I aim for empathy, support, and love.

I didn't want to break your heart to gain support, that feels manipulative to me ( Hyper empathy at play lol).

No matter if you can help financially or not, know that a prayer in the background goes more than a long way.

I am not a victim, and I will overcome this. But I can no longer be afraid of keeping my head up as I ask my community for assistance, and love.

Thank you from the very bottom of my heart.