This has been a rather quiet place for quite a while. As usual, I can explain… I meant to post … More
Tag: relationships
Don’t worry; I’m fine
A meandering journey through my layered thought process of to whom to disclose what, and the Aspie/autistic social awkwardness involved
Adventures in awkward [autistic poetry]
Today was another day in which I felt inspired to “rewrite” my own “lyrics” to an existing song. I’ve been … More
Feathers [autistic poetry]
I wrote this 19 years ago today, during a reflection upon a summer crush I had that year. It turns … More
Someone better [autistic poetry]
(This was written about 3.5 years ago, inspired by the beautiful melancholic song “Someone Purer” by Mystery Jets (link to … More
feeling thoughts [autistic poetry]
(I wrote this four years ago, about someone whom I’ll call the female love of my life. (I’m asexual but … More
Two lone wolves [autistic poetry]
(Beginning note: this is how I view most of my relationships, especially the more successful ones. It’s not them; it’s … More
Like glitter [autistic poetry]
Every time I swear that it’s the last time Just one last time Just can’t take it Every defense I … More
The silent wave has crashed
It’s 2.30am in the central United States. I stand in the entryway of the apartment, shoes on, jacket draped over … More
Can’t brace for shockwaves
I’m sitting on the couch in the living room. My partner, the more physically coordinated and adept of us two, … More
They thought I was being ‘dramatic’… when I was just actually autistic
My mom is a very patient and loving person. But despite nearly-endless patience, she would occasionally get exasperated with me. … More
Sometimes I get impatient
I’ve said before (probably too many times) that as an Asperger’s/autistic person, I tend to think and process information differently. … More
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