I’m trying to get my autistic cousin a plane ticket to Colorado so he can finally see his favorite band, Umphrey’s McGee, live. He does independent contractor work and is genuinely great at what he does—but he sometimes struggles to keep clients because his communication style is very… honest. Like, aggressively honest.

The thing is, behind the blunt delivery and occasional foot-in-mouth moments, he’s an absolute sweetheart. He works hard, means well, and could really use a win. Getting to see his favorite band would be a huge boost of joy—and honestly, long overdue.