Hi, I’m Biraj!
If you bring me a packet of cheese balls, a slice of pizza, or a handful of cashews, we’re instantly friends. I love snacks. The crunchier, the better. But I’m not all about eating (though it’s a big part of my day). I love car and bike rides, especially when the wind rushes past my face. Swimming is my happy place too.
Crowds and loud noises? Not for me. A commanding voice can make me shrink inside. And if you offer me green vegetables like saag or dhaniya, I’ll politely say… “No, thanks!” I’m also not a fan of nail cutting or combing my hair. Those things can wait.
I feel calm when I get some deep pressure, music, or if you let me hide under a heavy blanket. I might even hum along to a song while lying on my bed, my whole body cocooned in comfort.
I am not just a boy with autism.
I am Biraj. I am a comfort seeker. I am a painter.
