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.
Category: 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.
Making Things Better Is Too Big A Goal
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.
Autistic Pride Day
It’s Autistic Pride Day and I’ve been thinking lately about what pride means in this context, and what I’m proud of.
Breaking Free From Anxiety’s Biggest Lies
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.
What Culture Says about Strength Isn’t True
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.
Practical Tips for Disclosing Your Autism
How to approach the “I’m Autistic” conversation so it goes better, and coping when it doesn’t.
Four Mental Health Myths That Are Unhealthy
A few comments about four mental health myths that I’ve seen play out pretty consistently over the years.
Letting Go of the Shame of Avoiding People
For autistics, it makes sense why we tend to avoid social situations; the majority of our interactions can be uncomfortable. But we can’t lean into the discomfort until we stop shaming ourselves.
The Danger Of Assuming People Wanted The Life They Got
How social pressures shape our lives, and then people assume that’s what we wanted.
Here’s Why I Get Mad When People Compliment My Smile
I never understood why I get mad when people compliment my smile.
Facing The Judge
I’d like to share about my realization of something during a turning point in my life.