5 min 0 burnout culture “Rotting in Bed”: The Art of Doing Nothing and Why It’s Finally Okay Rae Elise December 23, 2024 “Rotting in bed”—a phrase that sounds dramatic, maybe even a little morbid, but one that’s… Read More
3 min 0 autism burnout culture friendship I’m Not Disabled By Autism; I’m Disabled By Unaccommodating People Rae Elise December 19, 2024 I’ve lost count of how many times people have told me, “You don’t seem disabled.”… Read More
6 min 0 culture identity Why Some People on Reddit Call Themselves “Autists” (and How It Makes Me Feel) Rae Elise December 5, 2024 If you’ve ever waded into the chaotic, meme-filled sea of Reddit’s Wall Street Bets (WSB),… Read More
6 min 0 autism culture The Genius Autist Trope: A Blessing or a Burden in TV and Film? Rae Elise November 30, 2024 Autistic characters in media are often cast as the misunderstood geniuses: the chess prodigy who… Read More
5 min 0 autism career work Executive Dysfunction and Me: How I Actually Get Stuff Done Rae Elise November 14, 2024 Imagine your brain as a bustling city, each thought and task a car traveling along… Read More
4 min 0 lifestyle Travel Essential Gear for Autistic Travelers: Comfort, Calm, and Sensory Sanity Rae Elise November 2, 2024 Traveling has always been a mixed bag for me. On one hand, the excitement of… Read More
6 min 0 aesthetic autism creativity Color, Calm, and Creativity: How Art Therapy and DIY Crafts Help My Autistic Brain Rae Elise October 27, 2024 Art has always been more than just a hobby for me—it’s a lifeline. On days… Read More
5 min 0 autism creativity Hyperfocus: The Double-Edged Sword of My Autistic Brain Rae Elise October 17, 2024 I’ll be honest—there’s nothing quite like hyperfocus. It’s intoxicating, consuming, and, for a brief moment,… Read More
5 min 0 spectrum What Does “On the Spectrum” Mean? Rae Elise October 1, 2024 The term “on the spectrum” refers to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a broad range of… Read More
5 min 0 media representation Why Autism Representation in Media Still Misses the Mark Rae Elise September 23, 2024 When was the last time you saw an autistic character on TV or in a… Read More