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Alone, Not Lonely: The Case for Solitude in a Social World
Growing up, I spent a lot of time hearing phrases like, “Don’t be such a…
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Loneliness vs. Solitude: Why I Need Time Alone to Survive
There’s a difference between loneliness and solitude, but it’s not always easy to explain. Loneliness…
Meditation for Autistic Brains: It’s Not What You Think
When you hear the word “meditation,” you probably imagine someone sitting cross-legged in perfect silence,…
The Stigma of Solitude: Why I Just Want to Be Alone (And That’s Okay)
When I was 14, my mom called me “antisocial” because I spent most of my…
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Why I Just Want to Be Alone (And It’s Not Personal)
When I tell people I need time alone, their reactions range from confusion to concern.…
What Does Autism Feel Like? It’s Like Being an Alien in a Human World
When people ask me what autism feels like, I hesitate. How do you describe something…