<p>Hey guys hey! Welcome back to Adulting with Autism, where we keep it real about life, growth, and healing through a neurodivergent lens.</p> <p>Today’s guest is Matt Melvin, author of Bullied Behind Bars: A Gay Christian Trump Supporter Goes to Prison. His story? Unapologetically raw, wildly unique—and absolutely necessary.</p> <p>We talk about:</p> <ul> <li> <p>🚨 How autism, impulsivity, and lack of support led to devastating legal consequences</p> </li> <li> <p>🧠 The deep connection between unrecognized neurodivergence and risk-taking behavior</p> </li> <li> <p>⚖️ Why the justice system is failing autistic adults</p> </li> <li> <p>✝️ How a near-death experience on I-495 and a moment of spiritual clarity helped him find purpose</p> </li> <li> <p>📚 His mission to share his story and inspire change from the inside out</p> </li> </ul> <p>This conversation is short, but it hits hard. It’s about being misunderstood. Misjudged. And still choosing to show up and build something meaningful from the wreckage.</p> <p>📘 Grab Matt’s Book – Bullied Behind Bars 👉 <a href="https://www.bulliedbehindbars.com/">bulliedbehindbars.com</a> 📩 Email Matt directly: <a>[email protected]</a></p> <p>Note: Some links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, a small portion helps support this show—at no additional cost to you.</p> <p>🎁 Still time to join our Discord giveaway! The 1,000th member gets a $100 Visa gift card + exclusive Adulting with Autism merch. 👉 https://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism</p> <p>💬 If Matt’s story resonated, leave a review, follow the show, and share it with someone who needs to know they’re not alone—even if they’ve hit rock bottom.</p> <p>#MattMelvin #BulliedBehindBars #NeurodivergentVoices #AutismAndJustice #AdultingWithAutism #PrisonReform #FaithAndNeurodivergence #TraumaRecovery #ImpulseControl #AutismAcceptance #AutisticAdultsMatter #SponsorFriendlyPodcast #SecondChances #PodcastVisibility #PodMatch</p>