As a fellow advocate says, life ebbs and flows. Many times when we are at our worst it can be… READ MORE
Being autistic there is a great deal about balancing what you can do versus what you cannot. However, there is… READ MORE
Growing up, I was always told never to use my challenges as an excuse or rely on others to solve… READ MORE
It has been some time since my last meltdown, but I have improved significantly since then. There are many factors… READ MORE
Sometimes as autistic people, we are gullible to believe everything we hear and think something may work for us. In… READ MORE
As an autistic person, our brains can constantly be in overdrive. It can be constantly brewing thoughts that can sometimes… READ MORE
Whether we like to hear things or not, it can sometimes be a struggle to accept them for what they… READ MORE
Recently, I have realized and accepted that much of my moments regarding increased anxiety and anger result from struggling with… READ MORE
As I started the new year, I mutually made the decision to discharge from a mental health service that felt… READ MORE
When you enter life on your own, having freedom can either be good for you or bite you in the… READ MORE
Most of my life as a neurodivergent person, the holidays have been a struggle for me to muddle my way… READ MORE
We’ve talked some on radical acceptance in both the Adulting and Reflections columns of my blog, but what I had… READ MORE
One of the common misconceptions of being autistic is the fact that we don’t show empathy or know how to… READ MORE
One of the traits of being autistic is the fact that we see things in “black and white” and hardly… READ MORE
I’ve taken some time to come to terms with writing this article in a genuine nature to feel truly thankful… READ MORE
Because of several changes to my schedule over the years, many times my anxiety can play into me being unhappy… READ MORE
Recently, I have been greatly complimented about the progress I have made over the past few years. It can be… READ MORE
Recently, I have realized how much more accepting I have came at embracing my autism for what it is and… READ MORE
As I commonly say to not only myself as a pep talk but to others with similar diagnosis, “sometimes things… READ MORE
Sometimes, I ask myself, why do I keep on going? Why do I never give up? I often make statements… READ MORE
“If you know you can do better, then do better”
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