Where does autism come from?
I didn’t always know I was autistic. But looking back at family gatherings, the clues…
Digital Detox: Why We Can’t Unplug (Even When We Desperately Need To)
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sworn off screens. No more doomscrolling, no…
Intrusive Thoughts Are Like Pop-Up Ads in My Brain
Imagine trying to focus on your favorite book or movie, and suddenly, a pop-up ad…
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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.…
Autistic Confessions: Why Sensory Overload Feels Like Drowning in Noise
Sensory overload is what happens when sound, light, texture, smell or crowds stop being background…
My Fidget Toy Obsession Is the Only Thing Keeping Me Calm
I didn’t set out to become a collector of fidget toys. It just sort of……
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Finding Myself in Anime: Neurodivergence, Representation, and the Beauty of Belonging
Growing up autistic, I was always drawn to the idea of worlds where rules were…
Autistic Confessions: I Had a Meltdown at Work (And Why It’s Not What You Think)
Let me tell you about the time I almost quit my dream job because of…
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Autistic Confessions: I Live by My Own Rules (And Why They Matter)
Growing up, I didn’t realize how much of the world operates on unwritten rules—those invisible…
Navigating Dating and Romance as an Autistic Woman
Dating is hard for anyone. It’s a weird, messy, emotionally loaded experience where everyone’s just…
