I have a theory. I admit, it’s a blatant supposition. But I got to thinking… (By the way, the phrase … More
Tag: assumptions
Non-autistic: “Everybody’s like that.” No. You aren’t.
Like almost all other human beings, I try to form, strengthen, and enrich bonds with other people. Given the fact … More
They said I had “anger issues” … when I was just actually autistic
A life of misunderstandings is a fatiguingly common theme among the Asperger’s/autism spectrum community. I’m sure that a whole gaggle … More
Inspiration Porn is actually insulting
(In this post, I’m speaking to people of the non-disabled world.) So, you posted that totally inspirational picture on Facebook. … More
Gender stereotypes, expectations, assumptions, and … the Asperger’s / Autism Spectrum
I used to be a massage therapist. In the world of massage therapy, even in the present day, most first-time … More
Complaining about your husband “with” Asperger’s? I’m talking back…
(Trigger Warning (TW): ableism, neurotypical (NT) martyrdom, Asperger’s/autism as a pathology, etc…big-time) Before I get too far into this, I … More
I’m stronger than I thought (#1 of 30 things I’ve learned since my Asperger’s / autism discovery)
As many of you know, I recently wrote a post listing 30 things I’ve learned since discovering that I “have” … More
Just exactly who is #LockedIn…?
The neurotypical population generally tends to perceive those of us on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum as “locked in”. Locked in what? … More
The Ripple Effect ~ Asperger’s / autism disclosure to work clientele
A friend of mine who is both self-employed and a recently-diagnosed autistic person mentioned to me that they tell their … More
When Asperger’s / autistic people appear soulless…
We’re not. I promise. If you tell me that something bad has happened to you or that you’re sad or … More
10 Things *not* to assume about all Asperger’s / autistic females
My mom always said, “never assume. Look at the way it’s spelled. To assume makes an ‘ass’ out of ‘u’ … More
They thought I was lazy…when I was just actually autistic
One of my father’s Pearls of Wisdom was that “excuses are for losers”. Although I find myself agreeing with that … More
