The Boy Who Lived

The narrative explores the life of a 52-year-old man who has achieved stability and success despite a challenging upbringing as a ward of the State of California, moving through 13 homes in 16 years. Now a homeowner with a stable career at General Dynamics and a long-term marriage to a Chinese woman, he reflects on his journey to independence since aging out of the system in 1978. The story delves into the complexities of his identity, revealing the impact of autism on his life experiences and relationships.