I wrote this one back on January 20, 1994, when I was 16 and not well. There were interesting clues … More
Tag: social awkwardness
Why I’m still hiding my Asperger’s / autism from some people
In the grand scheme of my life, my knowledge of my Neurodivergent neurological orientation is still fresh-ish. After all, my … More
Asperger’s / autism and self-acceptance (#IveLearnedToAccept)
Several months ago (I’m not sure exactly when–I only remember that it was hot outside, which narrows the timeframe down … More
Living the ‘lie’
I’ve written a lot before about acting and masking. For the cheap seats, it’s a prevalent theme throughout the Asperger’s/autism … More
Annual cycles, neurology, and reframing of life
It fascinates me how, when thinking back over a previous 12-month time span, I’ll feel “closer”, in a way, to … More
When mimicking fails…
I’ve written about mimicking before (here and here, to name a couple). Mimicking other people takes on many forms. Sometimes … More
A letter to my younger self…
(Content warning: brief, indirect mentions of suicide) There are times in which I wish I could go back and talk … More
