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.
Struggling with autistic burnout? Learn why dissolving internalized ableism is the most critical factor for recovery.
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.
Aiming to make things better can be overwhelming and frustrating. It can feel like the only options are trying to do everything or giving up and doing nothing. But there’s another option.
I used to use habit trackers and star charts extensively, but if I ever missed a day it would cause me to completely break the entire habit, so I made a new solution.
When being faced with genuinely awful situations, it can be hard to tell if what you’re struggling with is anxiety or just your reaction to the terrible situation itself.
It’s Autistic Pride Day and I’ve been thinking lately about what pride means in this context, and what I’m proud of.
Anxiety can be insidious. Here are some of its biggest lies, and why it’s lying to you, and what you can do to break free.
This is a story that took place a few years before I figured out I’m Autistic. My supposed dream come true of working from home turned out to be a recipe for high anxiety.
Here are 6 common things that tend to increase anxiety for Autistics, and the biggest reason why they they have that effect: it may not be what you think. Because they’re not bad things.
We often view our culture as “the way things are,” and this is especially true when it comes to displays of strength, but culture isn’t always right.
How to approach the “I’m Autistic” conversation so it goes better, and coping when it doesn’t.
