From Prison to Purpose: Matt Melvin on Autism, Faith & Second Chances

Send us a textHey guys hey! Welcome back to Adulting with Autism, where we keep it real about life, growth, and healing through a neurodivergent lens.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.We talk about:🚨 How autism, impulsivity, and lack of support led to devastating legal consequences🧠 The deep connection between unrecognized neurodivergence and risk-taking behavior⚖️ Why the justice system is failing autistic adults✝️ How a near-death experience on I-495 and a moment of spiritual clarity helped him find purpose📚 His mission to share his story and inspire change from the inside outThis 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.📘 Grab Matt’s Book – Bullied Behind Bars👉 bulliedbehindbars.com📩 Email Matt directly: [email protected]: Some links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, a small portion helps support this show—at no additional cost to you.🎁 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💬 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.#MattMelvin #BulliedBehindBars #NeurodivergentVoices #AutismAndJustice #AdultingWithAutism #PrisonReform #FaithAndNeurodivergence #TraumaRecovery #ImpulseControl #AutismAcceptance #AutisticAdultsMatter #SponsorFriendlyPodcast #SecondChances #PodcastVisibility #PodMatchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donationsAutistic adulting chaos? My MFish Dragon Charger slays—sleek, bold design with soul (no Apple boredom!), powers phone/laptop through BTS sessions. Daily obsession for my neurodivergent brain—ordering more! Quick pre-roll from Adulting with Autism. Affiliate link below (I earn from purchases—thanks!) Get fierce for fall with the Empowerment Collection and Power in the Frequency! Bold colors, ultimate comfort, and designs made for neurodivergent pride. Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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