Hello there, and welcome to the Ninth Episode of Tales of the Force! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month, I will be specifically highlighting stories of fans that are also wanting to share about their mental health journey. Because of this added personal component, these stories will go over the normal episode time.  Joining me today is Layne.

Layne was born in 2000 and has been a Star Wars fan since forever.  He started toy photography when The Force Awakens released in theaters, and then started posting his photos in 2018 on Instagram as @galacticphotography66. He was diagnosed as autistic when he was young. Star Wars, its characters, and its toys have been an integral part of his journey and have helped with understanding the world we live in. 

Don’t forget this is Layne’s personal story. It is not my place on the show to dismiss, diminish, judge, or have an opinion on his story.  Any views, thoughts, or opinions expressed are his own. Any comments on this episode and story are expected to be respectful. 

The host and guests do not provide any medical or professional advice on the YouTube Channel and Podcast. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or medical intervention.

Follow Layne below:

https://galacticphoto66.wixsite.com/galacticphoto66/

https://www.instagram.com/galacticphotography66

https://www.threads.net/@galacticphotography66

https://www.tiktok.com/@galacticphotography66

Additional episode resources:

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-masking-in-mental-health-6944532

https://www.autismspeaks.org/

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-ad 

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Theme Music by: Michael Hoover

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