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.
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.
A few comments about four mental health myths that I’ve seen play out pretty consistently over the years.
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.
How social pressures shape our lives, and then people assume that’s what we wanted.
I’d like to share about my realization of something during a turning point in my life.
Social situations are complicated and difficult. I’d like to talk a bit about the pain and shame around them.
What internalized ableism is, how it affects us, how we have more power than we realize, and some starter tips to dissolve it bit by bit.
Is there something you want to do, but part of you says you can’t? I’d like to talk about that.
A response to a conversation on social media reminded me of a way of thinking that I’d like to discuss.
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