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Navigating Dating and Romance as an Autistic Woman
The text came in on a Thursday afternoon: “Would you like to grab dinner sometime?”…
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,…
Sensory Hangovers Are a Thing, and Here’s How I Survive Them
I didn’t know what a sensory hangover was until my mid-twenties. Before that, I thought…
When Intrusive Thoughts Take the Wheel: My Strategies for Fighting Back
Imagine your brain is a radio, and someone’s cranked the volume on a station you…
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I spent the rest of the day trying to act “normal.”
Imagine someone dancing to music you can’t hear or playing an invisible instrument. That’s what…
Dreams, Portents, and Aliens: Diving Into the Rabbit Holes of Ancient Culture and Mysteries
Dreams are the oldest language we know, a tangled tapestry of symbols and subconscious whispers…
I Had a Meltdown in the Stairwell, and Nobody Noticed
It was supposed to be an ordinary day at work. The morning started like it…
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…
