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, …

Irritability

I have almost always been prone to irritability.  I could never quite understand where it came from.  It would just …

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.  …

Make it stop

(Note: this isn’t to criticize the people involved; the situation just is what it is, due to differing neurology.) 🙂 …

Blanketed :)

My Christmas present came yesterday!  And I had gotten my partner’s gift a little while back, too, so yesterday we …

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 …

Standing at the intersection of Asperger’s / autism and PTSD

[Potential Trigger Warning: vehicular accidents; various other forms of trauma briefly mentioned] ❤ I clutched the steering wheel, attempting to …

Why TV / radio commercials & internet ads can suck for autistic people

Back in July, I was on a plane, reading Rudy Simone’s “Aspergirls” book (which, although there are shortcomings, I do …

Asperger’s / autism survival strategies in appointment-related environments

As some of you know, I’ve recently undergone extensive dental work over the past few months.  This required numerous appointments …

What your Asperger’s / Autistic partner or significant other probably wants you to know ~ Part I

First, a little background… In terms of biology and anatomy, I’m female. In terms of gender identity, I’m non-binary; I …

Perpetual defense mode

Imagine having no choice but to zoom in on life.  The trash dumpster whose rancid odors assault you from across …

Asexuality is different, not weird ~ one Asperger’s / Autistic person’s perspective

(Beginning note:  This post gets very personal, for obvious reasons.  I wrote this because I’m aware that gender identity, awareness …