community – I Like Your Stims

autistic forgiveness

This is a letter to myself about autistic forgiveness, and how I’m ok. Dear Laura-Marie, I love you unconditionally, and you matter to me. Thank you for being who you are. Your senses are good. That you feel your senses at an 8 out of 10 as baseline, while most people feel their senses at… Continue reading autistic forgiveness

Asian and autistic

My friend shared a link to a blog by someone who’s Asian and autistic. I like this listicle and its whole project, although not all the items on the list feel applicable to me. Well, the list items are mostly relatable, but the sign isn’t. Then again, I’m not an employee. My disabilities combine to… Continue reading Asian and autistic

how not to be anxious interacting with people

A friend who’s also neurodivergent asked me if I know how not to be anxious interacting with people. So this is the poem-list of tips that I gave to my friend. how not to be anxious interacting with people I limit the time I’ll spend, to keep my stress low. tell myself, Ming, and maybe… Continue reading how not to be anxious interacting with people

invitation

Two colorful stickers homemade read You Matter in a graffiti style font. Art by Laura-Marie-- sharpie on craft paint on reclaimed shipping stickers.

Would you like to write an essay / blog post for this i like your stims website? This is your invitation. Please consider what you have to share about autistic liberation, neurodivergence, health, meeting the needs of people with social differences and sensory differences, resources you enjoy, your own experiences, ideas, tips. possible topic ideas… Continue reading invitation

let’s go

Ming at the rose garden! Asian-American non-binary person grins with some plant life in the background.

“What would you have done, if I’d started screaming at those people at the park?” I asked Ming. He was driving, and I was passenging. I’d just been sensory and socially freaked out by inconsiderate party goers at the park. “Would you have said, ‘Let’s go,’ and moved us out of there?” “No,” Ming said. … Continue reading let’s go

speaking about ourselves

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