In my absolute sexual prime, and the only thing fucking me is Autism (Tue, 14/10/2026)

In my absolute sexual prime, and the only thing fucking me is Autism (Tue, 14/10/2026)

Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This candid diary-style episode follows Luke’s day from a rough start to a quietly grateful finish, all filtered through his humour, frustration and ongoing effort to stay alcohol-free. Luke shares that he’s “in the absolute sexual prime of my life and yet the only thing fucking me is autism,” capturing both the raw comedy and the heavy reality of living with autism while trying to manage everyday life.

You’ll hear about oversleeping, changing up his hairstyle, and then hitting a very familiar brick wall: a bank card that says no when the brain says “snacks now, please.” With insufficient funds and slow transfers from his savings, he ends up going without his usual drinks, snacks and essentials.

Work is described as “chill enough,” followed by a shift, then a quiet evening at home with YouTube and a solid dose of feeling sorry for himself because there’s nothing to nibble on. Luke rates both his mood and energy as a five out of ten, giving a snapshot of a day that’s neither dramatic nor disastrous, just stubbornly mediocre.

Despite the money stress and low-level sadness, there’s a moment of gratitude: “Thank God for the clean-up feature in iOS Photos. No longer will we post selfies with crumbs on our chins or similar.” It’s a small win, but that’s the point of this diary—catching the tiny bits of good in days that otherwise feel forgettable.

If you’ve ever had a day where everything feels slightly off and your brain won’t give you a break, this honest, sweary check-in might make you feel less alone. How many of your own ‘five out of ten’ days would look a bit like Luke’s?