Speaking about ourselves is important, as we are the experts of ourselves, and we can share so much insight that can’t be gathered any other way. The people who speak about us have a very limited outside view. For example, if someone judges my behavior against what they consider normal for themselves, they can misunderstand… Continue reading speaking about ourselves
why I’m self-diagnosed
Hello, I’m Laura-Marie. I want to explain why I’m self-diagnosed as autistic, how that feels, and how it affects my life. what autism is I didn’t know until recently what autism even is. I’d heard of it as a super-male brain with social cluelessness and awkwardness, lack of empathy, and being out of touch with… Continue reading why I’m self-diagnosed
my favorite stims
This video shows me talking about and demonstrating some of my favorite stims. My spouse Ming and I were at a beautiful wetlands in California, on a long roadtrip. In the video I explain how everyone stims, it’s valid, and it doesn’t have to be a problem or something to be ashamed of. There are… Continue reading my favorite stims
I like your stims
Hello, I’m Laura-Marie or these days, Strawberry. I’m working on this new website for autistic liberation. I like your stims is for all neurodivergent people, formally diagnosed and self-diagnosed. Being unconditionally valid is a great place to start. I plan to include resources for all ages of autistic people, but especially adults. I’d also like… Continue reading I like your stims