“Seeing how he navigates through chaotic situations taught me to let go of my constant urge to be in control and to rely more on the unique skills that neurodiverse people, like Les, have.”
: Two years after we graduated, I asked Les to work with me on an investigation in Chile. The project was a big one: Five weeks on the road, conducting multi-lingual interviews and overcoming many personal and professional obstacles. I invited him because I trust Les to get me out of a sticky situation and his energy levels are unmatched. I needed that driving force to push me to succeed at a project of that scale.
It wasn’t always easy, of course. We inevitably had arguments on the road, but I learned a lot about myself while working so closely with Les. I meticulously plan everything, and when things go wrong I often panic and find myself unable to communicate. Les is used to things going south and naturally adapts. However, he doesn’t always recognize someone else’s moments of pure panic.
It also helped me figure out boundaries. When do I need a break from work? When is it time to go home during an exciting night out? Les is always ready to go on and would always persuade me to stay longer. It’s difficult to say ‘no’ to a friend, but sometimes you need to say it out loud for your friendship to remain healthy and lasting.
We’ve grown up alongside each other over the years — from students to full-time freelance journalists. We went from friends who spend too much time in the pub to best mates who canAfter the Chile project, Les and I decided to set up shop together and regularly partner on projects as our careers grow in tandem. We learn from each other’s quirks and skills with every new assignment and problem that comes along.
. But we do so with absolute mutual respect. Les is one of the very few people who have the confidence and bravery to handle me at my worst.diagnosis has played a big role in his life over the last few years, but for me, as his friend and colleague, I don’t see him any differently from when I first met him. He’s still a fun, creative, and loyal person who will always be there when you need a real friend.
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