Neighbors, Inheritance, and Autistic Life | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

A listener with autism, living independently for decades, is battling rude, intrusive comments from neighbors—especially older men—who mock their fidgeting, despite their thriving career in an autism-friendly workplace. Refusing meds due to debilitating side effects, they’re turning to headphones as a shield against triggering anger. Meanwhile, another listener grapples with dividing their estate among nine nieces and nephews, torn between rewarding effort and acknowledging differing life circumstances—especially when two relatives, one unemployed and one financially secure, complicate the…