Eleven is a tough age. It pulls on every fiber of your body. It tugs at every neuron in your … More
Tag: non-conformity
Accept or Except?
Autism Awareness Month is coming. Soon, all the world will co-opt a mysterious blue hue, which is a questionably-intended, definitely-misguided … More
Conformity does *not* make life “less difficult” for Asperger’s / autistic people
To frame this post properly… When wandering through the interwebs, I came across a forum of people who were all … More
The ‘Ladyhawke’ movie describes my experience of being autistic / an Aspie
Last night, I finally called my mom. We’re quite close, so we talk often. She is one of three to … More
My shiny new yardstick
I have a confession to make: I don’t know what my new yardstick should be. Some may scratch their heads … More
How to “opt-out” of neurotypical culture (according to one Aspie / autistic person)
Recently, I wrote a post about how, when I was very young, I got picked to be “The Cheese”, at … More
Positive aspects of Asperger’s / autism
When searching for traits, characteristics, or symptoms of Asperger’s (and the rest of the autism spectrum, to an extent) online, … More