autism
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Autism Is a Configuration, Not a Condition: Why Acceptance Month Misses the Point
Wrote something about why Autism Acceptance Month doesn’t land for me, and what I’d rather have instead. Continue reading
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Parasite: The Cost of Untreated AuDHD
A mystery passenger has lived inside all my life. It is the creation birthed from ADHD and Autism as they have struggled for system control. The endless battle left me strewn with the remnants of their relentless conflict. Their wants… Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day Reflections: The Love You Deserve
Many people I have cared for are no longer a large part of my life. Some are not part of it at all. I missed out on many experiences that many people take for granted. So many days were spent… Continue reading
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Finding a Way Out of the Darkness – Late Autism/ADHD Diagnosis
A significant part of my life has been marked by struggle, shaded with cyclical patterns of intensity and isolation. There have been highs, but the lows often led to deep burnout. One of those breaking points came in late 2023.… Continue reading
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Contextual Understanding as a Neurodivergent Person
As a late-diagnosed AuDHDer (ADHD and Autism), I’m still integrating my identity after years of what’s known as masking. This relates to how I communicate with others. Many of us have a strong apprehension about how we’re perceived. This creates… Continue reading
