Today has been quite the dayI woke up and my phone fell off my body and crashed on the floor.It would shortly become inoperable.I reached out to tech support and learned that while the phone was under warranty, it would require either going to the repair center an hour away and waiting for it to… Continue reading Set Your Mind
Tag: Autistically Masking
Because We Can
Last weekend it was mother's day and I had yet to purchase a gift for my mother.Time was running out and I didn't know what to do.I didn't plan accordingly to make sure a gift was secured in advance.So I had to go on a whim, with the advice of my sister.I would have to… Continue reading Because We Can
The Battles of Being Autistic
I don’t deny or dislike being autistic, in fact I embrace it greatly as a gift! But sometimes, it throws us curve balls in our day or presents battles that we don’t like to fight.
Reasons Autistic People Are at Greater Risk of Suicide
TW/CW: This post has information about suicide and suicide prevention. For help 24/7, please call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
Adulting: Masking Autistically
I had always practiced what is known today as masking for autistic individuals before the term was coined in modern years. Bringing the term to light ensures that the reality of the issue as it relates to the day to day operations of an autistic person.
Understand The Story
TW/CW: mention of suicide*from solely my perspective*As I started my day today, I felt intense hunger pangs. Being autistic, I struggle with interception and as such my body was telling me that I needed to make nourishing my body a priority.My automatic response was looking at being lazy and having breakfast brought to me, however… Continue reading Understand The Story