Acceptance
Things I’ve Learned About Life
I’ve been thinking about something I wrote for a friend’s daughter a couple years ago.
Acceptance
AuDHD Without Shame
Without shame, my AuDHD is so much easier to deal with. Here’s why, and an example of it in my real life.
Autism
Autistics Have it Harder
Here are several ways autistics have it harder than others, and a tip for getting the life you want anyway.
Personal Growth
Why I’m Not Raising My Prices
Though the economy is making things harder, I won’t be raising my prices now. Here’s what I’m doing instead.
Acceptance
Is it rude for Autistics to spend holidays in their room?
Is it rude for Autistics to spend holiday gatherings in their room, or opt out, instead of with the family? Is it promoting bad behavior? And how do you explain it to family members?
Acceptance
When Fixing Mistakes Makes Things Worse: Art Lessons 2
I’ve been re-examining some life lessons since I’ve been doing art again. This time, I’m exploring when mistakes can’t be fixed and leave a lasting echo.
Social
When You Hate Being Perceived
Here’s what might be going on if you hate being perceived, if it feels bad or awful, especially if you’re Autistic or otherwise different from the majority around you.
Acceptance
Getting Free From Mistakes: Art Lessons 1
I’ve been re-examining some life lessons since I’ve been doing art again. This time, I’m exploring how some mistakes can be fixed, reduced, or made so that their effects don’t echo.
Autism
What’s Next After Adult Autism Identification?
I want to share a little bit about the transition period following adult autism identification.
Personal Growth
Thoughts on Gratitude
Musings on my former reluctance to say “thank you,” saying it too often, and the 180 I’ve done since.
Personal Growth
Aiming for A “Good Day” Is Too Much Pressure
If one thing goes wrong in your day, does it feel like the whole day is ruined? When it clicked for me that I didn’t have to categories the entire day that way, a lot of things felt better.
Masking
Unmasking My Office Part 3 – This Isn’t Selfishness
Here’s the third part of a story of what started as a small change led to a big Autistic unmasking journey around how I work and set up my office.
