Instead of “I can’t,” say this…
When we say we can’t do something that we actually can do, it may limit our ability to solve the real issue. Here’s a way to take back control.
Author: Heather Cook
The Chrysalis of Autism Discovery
A personal reflection on the interior process (confusion, discomfort, and transformation) of accepting my autistic identity.
On Email Anxiety
Does emailing trigger anxiety, procrastination, negative self-talk, intrusive thoughts, and more? Here’s what I do to get through it.
Note To Self: On The Choices I Do Have
When I get wrapped up in all that I have to do, or can’t do, or should do, I feel trapped. Today I needed a reminder that I have more choices than I think I do.
You Don’t Need My Permission To Pee
A short rant on how our society teaches us to give away bodily autonomy.
How to Recover from Autistic Burnout
Here’s an overview of how to get out of Autistic burnout permanently, so you can get your life back — an autism-friendly life you are excited to live.
You Might Be Masking If…Part 1
Here are 20 examples of masking in real life. Do you do any of these things? If you resonate with several of them, you might be masking.
Reflection Prompts on Rest
Here are a few prompts to reflect on what messages you were taught about rest, and how you would like to engage with it in the future.
I’m Not Broken, But I Have Been Hurt
I used to despair that I was always a little (or a lot) different no matter how hard I tried to fit in. Figuring out I’m autistic explained why, but created a complicated relationship with that feeling of being broken.
Do You Not Know What You Need?
Do you find it difficult to answer questions like, “what do you want?” or “what do you need?” Here’s my take on what’s going on.
Guilt-Free Rest in Burnout Recovery
How do you rest when your inner critic keeps getting on your case?
