When I tell you something is too much for me.

You don’t get to tell me it isn’t.

It’s not your place to judge.

I’m likely not trying to find a way out of something.

There’s mornings I stick it out and go.

I know firsthand that I’m overwhelmed.

I’m experiencing autistic burnout.

It’s a newer term. But the symptoms are real.

The best thing I found to help me get back on track after rest is time to recoup my losses.

It may seem silly to you. But it makes sense to me.

It’s not for you to judge.

When I say I need to take a break, please respect that.

I wouldn’t ask for it because I hate the thought of having to do it.

But now that I got my point across. I want to have a good day.

Not feel guilty about taking care of me.

Because I know I need to. Not because I want to.

It’s not for you to judge.

It’s how I get out of autistic burnout and exist in the world.