PinnedCharlotte HillMy Understanding of Autism Has Radically ChangedOr, why I find it hard to discuss autism with most people.May 1623May 1623
Charlotte HillDear 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
Charlotte HillinThe Unexpected Autistic LifeHow Being a Neurodivergent Mom Is Helping Me Cope With TrumpPhoto credit: Alan RetratosNov 819Nov 819
Charlotte HillinThe 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
Charlotte HillI 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
Charlotte HillMy Favorite People Are NeurodivergentIf friendship doesn’t come easily to you, maybe you just haven’t met enough neurodivergent people yet.Sep 123Sep 123
Charlotte HillI’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 121Sep 121
Charlotte HillI Lost Passion for My Special InterestMy life used to revolve around politics. Now I can’t force myself to care.Jul 151Jul 151
Charlotte HillinThe 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
Charlotte HillinThe 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 2838Jun 2838