PinnedMy Understanding of Autism Has Radically ChangedOr, why I find it hard to discuss autism with most people.May 1623May 1623
Dear Reader: Please Help Me Commit to Something. (Thanks In Advance.)A central struggle in my life right now is that I struggle to stick with anything that imposes a consistent demand on my time or attention…Nov 13Nov 13
Published inThe Unexpected Autistic LifeHow Being a Neurodivergent Mom Is Helping Me Cope With TrumpPhoto credit: Alan RetratosNov 819Nov 819
Published inThe Unexpected Autistic LifeCould You Be Both ADHD and Autistic?If ADHD or autism alone doesn’t adequately explain your internal experience, AuDHD might be the answer.Oct 179Oct 179
I Give My Young Child Mental Health Meds — And It’s Saving Our FamilyGiving our young child medication for her emotional dysregulation was an act of parental love.Oct 31Oct 31
My Favorite People Are NeurodivergentIf friendship doesn’t come easily to you, maybe you just haven’t met enough neurodivergent people yet.Sep 125Sep 125
I’m Trying to Be Better—But It’s Fueling My Self-CriticismTurns out it’s really hard to unlearn the harmful cultural programming we’re steeped in without feeling shitty all the time.Sep 122Sep 122
I Lost Passion for My Special InterestMy life used to revolve around politics. Now I can’t force myself to care.Jul 151Jul 151
Published inThe Unexpected Autistic Life3 Simple Ways I’ve Met My Own Needs as a Late-Diagnosed AuDHD WomanI’m still learning how to accommodate my needs, but these three changes have already helped a lot.Jul 316Jul 316
Published inThe Unexpected Autistic LifeEight Ways Autistic People Socialize, According to My PsychologistKnowing these things has made it a lot easier to recognize myself as autistic.Jun 2841Jun 2841
