The Chrysalis of Autism Discovery
A personal reflection on the interior process (confusion, discomfort, and transformation) of accepting my autistic identity.
A personal reflection on the interior process (confusion, discomfort, and transformation) of accepting my autistic identity.
Does emailing trigger anxiety, procrastination, negative self-talk, intrusive thoughts, and more? Here’s what I do to get through it.
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.
A short rant on how our society teaches us to give away bodily autonomy.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
How do you rest when your inner critic keeps getting on your case?
The things that drivers do to stay safe and keep others safe, are the same types of things that go on in healthy relationships.
If things are getting harder, if your brain seems to have more trouble coping, if sensory issues are more intense, it can provoke lots of questions. Was I always this way or did something change?
After trying a range of activities to see how each made your body feel, did you notice anything unexpected? Did some that you associate with relaxing not actually have that relaxing effect? Here’s why.
Sensory objects are often very helpful, but spending a lot of money on them might not work for you. Here’s some ideas for cheap sensory products.
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