Leaving the World Behind

Donald never graduated from high school—or even elementary school. Growing up undiagnosed on the autism spectrum, learning in the traditional way was nearly impossible. He often felt different and left behind, so he chose to live life on his own terms. But when everything began to fall apart, Donald reached out to a caring aunt and asked to come to her church. That decision changed everything.

After joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Donald made a personal covenant with God about his learning challenges—and what followed was nothing short of miraculous.

In this inspiring Faith Story, Donald shows that no matter how our minds work or what labels we’ve been given, God knows each of us perfectly and can help us learn, grow, and find joy in our own unique way. He also shares one powerful way you can seek your own personal miracle.