It’s 2.30am in the central United States. I stand in the entryway of the apartment, shoes on, jacket draped over … More
Tag: autistic female
I was just trying to be friendly
Maybe I tried a little too hard. Maybe I agreed a little too often. Maybe I smiled a little too … More
Why I’m still hiding my Asperger’s / autism from some people
In the grand scheme of my life, my knowledge of my Neurodivergent neurological orientation is still fresh-ish. After all, my … More
Driftwood of mind
I had every intention of diving straight into my work projects this morning. And truthfully, I know that I will. … More
‘More autistic’ after Asperger’s / autism diagnosis / discovery?
The first inkling I had that I might be Aspergian/autistic came from perusing medical journals. I browsed through their archives, … More
The challenges of communicating as an Asperger’s / autistic female (Intersectional)
Over the years, I’ve come to notice that there seems to be a double-standard in terms of male and female … More
Alexithymia during an emotional breakdown…?
Yep, it’s happening now. Life sometimes has a way of piling up behind–and on top of–me. The old familiar sensation … More
Professional Asperger’s / autism disclosure is almost always tricky for me
People on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum don’t have a quintessential “look”, as do, for example, people with Down Syndrome. It might … More
Hi. I’m Aspie / autistic, and I collect things…
According to the diagnostic criteria, we Aspie/autists seem to have quite the fascination with specific topics, objects, or subject matter. … 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
