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Love Blossoms on Hiki: Couple Engaged After Finding Support

11/21/2025

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Mariah Caezza and Dominic Modugno found love on Hiki, a social media app for people with autism.
They became engaged in November 2024.
Hiki, created in 2019 by Jamil Karriem after his cousin with autism faced difficulties making friends and finding a partner, has over 350,000 users.
Caezza and Modugno credit Hiki with helping them be open about their struggles.
Modugno supports Caezza during tough times with humor and music.

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Story summary

Mariah Caezza and Dominic Modugno found love on Hiki, a social media app for people with autism.
They became engaged in November 2024.
Hiki, created in 2019 by Jamil Karriem after his cousin with autism faced difficulties making friends and finding a partner, has over 350,000 users.
Caezza and Modugno credit Hiki with helping them be open about their struggles.
Modugno supports Caezza during tough times with humor and music.