Ticced Off

What if the behaviors you've judged were never choices to begin with?

Every day, millions of people living with Tourette's Syndrome and other neurological conditions are misunderstood, misjudged, and defined by behaviors they cannot simply "turn off." Behind every tic is a person with dreams, talents, fears, and a story that deserves to be heard.

From the #1 bestselling author of Emmitt vs. Barry: An Unpopular Opinion Of Football's Biggest Debate Of The 90's comes Ticced Off, a deeply personal and eye-opening exploration of what it truly means to live with Tourette's Syndrome. More than a memoir, this expanded edition is an honest account of resilience, identity, perseverance, and the lifelong fight to be seen beyond a diagnosis.

Drawing from decades of lived experience, personal reflection, and extensive research, Tom-Tom takes readers inside the often misunderstood world of Tourette's Syndrome and neurodiversity. He shares the emotional, physical, social, and psychological challenges of growing up with a neurological disorder while confronting bullying, isolation, discrimination, and the unrealistic expectations placed on those whose brains simply work differently.

Inside this comprehensive book, you'll discover:

• The realities of living with Tourette's Syndrome beyond the stereotypes

• The science of tics, neurodiversity, and neurological differences explained in an accessible way

• The lasting effects of bullying, rejection, and misunderstanding

• How Tourette's impacts school, work, relationships, faith, and everyday life

• Practical insights for parents, educators, employers, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, friends, and family members

• Why empathy, curiosity, and understanding are far more powerful than judgment

Whether you are living with Tourette's Syndrome yourself, love a person who is, work with neurodivergent individuals, or simply want to better understand invisible disabilities, Ticced Off offers both education and hope. It challenges common misconceptions while giving voice to experiences that are too often overlooked.

This is not a story about giving up.

It is a story about refusing to let a diagnosis define a life.

Honest. Educational. Inspiring. Unapologetically real.

If you've ever wondered what life with Tourette's Syndrome truly feels like-or if you've ever wanted to become a more compassionate, informed, and understanding person-this book will change the way you see Tourette's Syndrome and the people who live with it.

Because before there is a diagnosis...

There's a person.

And every person deserves to be understood.