Autism
The Autistic 10-Step Plan for Making Friends
Despite many of us desiring friendship, it can be hard for us on the autism spectrum to actually make them. Here’s my 10-step plan for making friends when you’re Autistic.
Autism
Why Autistics Are Lonely
So many autistics struggle with loneliness, even while they ache for connection. It’s easy to think it’s because we’re just too different, but what if that’s not the case?
Anxiety
Anxiety Relief for Autistic Adults: Practical Techniques That Work
How to get unstuck so you can send that email, say what you really want, not freak out (as much) when the unexpected happens, and mess up without ruminating about it forever.
Ableism
Neuro-Ableism
Learn how subtle daily messages like “just try harder” and “you’re too sensitive” are forms of internalized neuro-ableism that neurodivergent people, especially Autistics, absorb and turn against themselves.
Ableism
Internalized Ableism for Autistics: Workshop & Assessment
Learn how to spot and start dismantling internalized ableism in your adult Autistic or AuDHD life—including the ways you’ve been trained not to notice you’re discriminating against yourself.
Social
Why They Say “You Know What You Did”: The Unexpected Backlash
A very common situation for Autistics is one where someone is upset at us and we can’t figure out what we did or said to upset them. I’d like to offer my explanation for why this happens.
Ableism
The Critical Secret To Getting Out Of Autistic Burnout
Struggling with autistic burnout? Learn why dissolving internalized ableism is the most critical factor for recovery.
Acceptance
Why Finding Your Autistic Community Didn’t Fix Your Loneliness (The Truth No One Talks About)
When we finally figure out that we’re Autistic, we think finding community in other Autistics will be what allows us to finally find good relationships. But sometimes, it just results in us feeling more isolated than ever.
Decolonization Work
Reflections on My Van Mini-Series
I’m reflecting on what it has been like to take a camera along on my trip and record my thoughts and experiences along the way.
Acceptance
The Uncomfortable Combination Of People Pleasing And Demand Avoidance
In my last video, I shared the story of being unfairly accused of cheating someone, but forgot to finish with what happened with the sheriff. Here’s the rest of that story.
Acceptance
Self-Care Backfired – And Nearly Derailed All My Autistic Unmasking Progress
I got up early to avoid a potential issue with where I was staying overnight, which reminded me of another time I had a similar issue, over a misunderstanding at a campground in Arkansas.
Adulting
I panicked when I saw the price
When I went in to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, I saw the general admission price and freaked out and panicked. Here’s how I worked through whether or not to pay to go in.