Hello, reader. I’m obsessed with time. In a way, I don’t understand it at all, but I’m very tied into it as a way of trying to stay safe. Also considering my path of self-discovery, intersectionality, and how I relate to people who have ADHD and AuDHD. Thinking about autism these days…my own, and in… Continue reading obsessed with time
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sensory-sensitive vs sensory-seeking autistics
On a long car ride, I was telling my chosen family member about sensory-sensitive vs sensory-seeking autism. My dear was curious. I don’t usually hear people talk about this, so I thought I’d write about it to share. I have strong opinions about relationships based on my observations. More on that later! sensitive I’m a… Continue reading sensory-sensitive vs sensory-seeking autistics
there are so many reasons not to go somewhere
There are so many reasons not to go somewhere. Being in public places, at parties, in other people’s homes is a big deal. It’s vulnerable, energy draining, and potentially overwhelming. Going somewhere means so much preparation and days of recovery. Unknowns are hard, going to a new venue, and not having control over the sensory… Continue reading there are so many reasons not to go somewhere
Halloween is confusing
Halloween is confusing. I liked candy as a kid. Of all the things I was supposed to like, such as board games, movies, and sports–Halloween I sort of did like. It’s a strange holiday, but I knew what I was supposed to do and did it. I always wanted to dress up as a witch,… Continue reading Halloween is confusing
what’s going to happen
Hello, other autistic people. Does it help you go out into the world, if you know what’s going to happen? My spouse Ming and I were traveling and made it up to Seattle. We wanted to visit Whidbey Island, which meant going on a ferry. Wow, we’d never put our car on a ferry. How… Continue reading what’s going to happen
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
autistic trait
“That’s my biggest autistic trait–not knowing when I’m friends with someone,” my housemate said. We were at the dinner table, talking about social. “I think friendship is different when you’re housemates,” I said. “Friendship can be like affection, reaching out, shared norms, shared language, shared values, things you do together. But when you live with… Continue reading autistic trait
so you have a kid with autism
Hello, reader. My spouse Ming has a friend whose kid was recently diagnosed with autism. To celebrate Ming’s birthday, we were on a hike in the forest. I mentioned how I’d had my limit, and Ming’s friend told me that it impresses him, how I know myself and can express when I’ve had enough. He… Continue reading so you have a kid with autism
travel while autistic
Hello, an autistic writer I know of talked about a trip to Disneyland, and asked readers for tips for travel while autistic. It’s a commonality of autism that we have trouble with change. Travel is change. Travel usually means less control over our environment, so it helps to have a plan. When my spouse Ming… Continue reading travel while autistic
autistic timescale
I’ve been thinking about autistic timescale. It’s rare that I feel at the same timescale as anyone else. Even other neurodivergent people. We can neurodiverge in so many ways. Time is a huge part of life. This autistic timescale difference causes struggle and feels like a big part of my disability. faster Often I am… Continue reading autistic timescale