My best friend since Junior High School was the coolest guy I knew. Sure he had anger issues with his parents, but we all did back then. I fell out of touch for decades, then we found each other on the Internet and have become just as good friends as always Johnny is autistic. But he has many other qualities, an excellent musician, awesome husband and grandfather and says he has fewer 'friends,' but more love in his life. He talks all about it on his audio blog, which I want to share with you. Sent chills down my spine hearing it. Note to a Younger Autistic Friend, Episode 1
anger issues and hard time with authority might also mean O.D.D. A disorder in a child marked by defiant and disobedient behavior to authority figures. The cause of oppositional defiant disorder is unknown but likely involves a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Symptoms generally begin before a child is eight years old. They include irritable mood, argumentative and defiant behavior, aggression, and vindictiveness that last more than six months and cause significant problems at home or school. Treatment involves individual and family therapy.
While that may be true, this guy has been diagnosed as an adult. Childhood traumas are what led to this we presume. I knew him then, hardly defiant. Abused, yes. But you may be speaking of people in general and not making assumption about the podcaster.
