Demi Burnett Shares Huge Life Update After Autism Diagnosis
Bachelor Nation star Demi Burnett was diagnosed with autism a few years ago. She shared how her life has changed for the better. Keep reading for all the details.
Bachelor Nation Star’s Life-Changing Diagnosis
Viewers first met Demi Burnett as a contestant on Colton Underwood’s season of The Bachelor. She was eliminated in Week 6 and went on to appear on Seasons 6 and 7 of Bachelor In Paradise. She revealed during Season 6 that she had been dating a woman, Kristian Haggerty, who later showed up on the beach. The two got engaged during the season finale but broke up soon after.
In 2022, Burnett announced on her social media that she had been diagnosed with autism. How has her life changed in the two years since her diagnosis?
Demi Burnett Shares Huge Life Update
The Bachelor Nation star openly shares many aspects of her life on social media, including her life-changing diagnosis. She took to Instagram to share a recent huge honor with her followers. Demi Burnett was the cover girl for the August-October 2024 issue of Autism Digest.
“I’m on the cover of Autism Digest 😱🤯Thank you, I am honored! 🥹 when I share my experience, I am sharing for the people who relate. Y’all help me feel so much less alone,” she captioned the post.
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Bachelornation.com shared some snippets of the feature article in the magazine. Demi Burnett shared the following life update two years after her surprising diagnosis:
“My life is now so much more wholesome and I’m protecting my own peace. I feel like I’m cooler than I’ve ever been and it’s not even on purpose this time!”
The former reality star also shared how she finds comfort when she’s feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated.
“The most important thing is always having a buddy who I can rely on. If I give them the look like ‘help me!’ they know to grab my arm, follow me, and help me get some space.”
Shares Advice For Dating
Earlier this year, Burnett candidly revealed that she has been celibate since she was diagnosed in 2022. But given her history in the Bachelor franchise, she knows a lot about dating. She extended hope and advice for other autistic people who are struggling with dating.
“There are people out there who are going to support you and understand you and love you. Don’t give up. There are brighter days ahead.”
It sounds as though finally getting a diagnosis helped Demi Burnett a lot. What do you think of her advice? Sound off in the comments.
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