I’m sitting on the couch in the living room. My partner, the more physically coordinated and adept of us two, … More
Tag: overwhelming
Autistic and overwhelmed
I’m 1,350 miles away from home. I’m surrounded by 1,300 people, practically all of them neurotypical, from uppity posh socioeconomic … More
Too much emotion
This post might make me come across as a cold, detached person at first, but those of you who know … More
The intense world ~ probably not just a theory
Up until recent years, the general consensus was that people on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum didn’t respond appropriately to external stimuli. … More
Make it stop
(Note: this isn’t to criticize the people involved; the situation just is what it is, due to differing neurology.) 🙂 … More
Standing at the intersection of Asperger’s / autism & physical disability (or blessing??)
A disability, in itself, can be an advantage. It can be an innate physiological survival strategy. In fact, it can … More
Top 28 Goals for surviving the Holidays as a newly-late-diagnosed Aspie (Notes to self)
Say “hi” to everyone; speak to everyone at least once. Determine an “escape route” early on, before I need it. … More
What does a meltdown Feel like?
In a relatively recent post, I explained the differences between a meltdown and a temper tantrum. Even for those who … More
the silent wave 