The internal critic

I’ve almost always been aware of a dichotomous yin-yang of self-awareness.  As in, I’m either hyper-aware of or utterly clueless …

Yeah I’m walking for autism

One almost can’t run a basic Google search for the word “autism”, especially in April, without practically tripping over websites …

The fondness spectrum

In the neurotypical world, there is generally a limited gradient in terms of the type and intensity of fondness that …

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 …

Asperger’s / autism and the conundrums of honesty, bluntness, diplomacy, & lying

I am finished with pesky obligations of the day, and can now settle into a warm, comfortable, guilt-free, technologically-challenged blog-writing …

‘The Autistic Shoplifter’ by Tom Clements (AKA ‘The Autistic Buddha’)

I honored that once again, Tom Clements (AKA “The Autistic Buddha”) has asked me to publish another one of his …

The Seen & The Unseen ~ a mind-wandering tale of magic eye pictures, paint jobs, …and autism

Part of me wants to be seen.  Part of me wants to remain unseen.  Actually, I should say that parts …

Going Ahead ( … I think? )

I’m getting closer to being ready to take The Plunge into the world of formal diagnosis. I have identified and …

Asperger’s / autism and self-doubt

Looks like the hotel’s wi-fi is working!  Technology and I may have a chance at an amicable relationship after all. …