PinnedL.M.How A Utah Hospital Almost Killed Me (Valentino’s Syndrome) (Part One)“It is malpractice, but it’s one of those cases where it would take years and endless resources to litigate with little financial return.”Nov 28, 2022Nov 28, 2022
PinnedL.M.The Possibility of Being on the Spectrum at 46 & Other Related ThoughtsEdited for clarity 5–24–23May 23, 2023May 23, 2023
L.M.A Decision Made: I Am Undergoing Testing for AutismI decided to start the process of obtaining an official autism diagnosis in late June. This was not a decision I took lightly, nor was it a…Jul 18Jul 18
L.M.Stuck September: Concussion Recovery, Covid, and Rocky Mountain National ParkI am stuck. My feet are glued into the floor. My brain is stuck in a loop of fear, apathy, resistance to demand, and then back to toxic…Nov 2, 2023Nov 2, 2023
L.M.Burnout Updates from the Swamp (Watch Your Speed, Stay in Your Lane)Edited for clarity 9–8–23Sep 6, 20231Sep 6, 20231
L.M.Autistic Burnout: West to East in 12 Days(Otherwise known as “Let’s move over three thousand miles again while you’re experiencing autistic burnout!”)Aug 9, 2023Aug 9, 2023
L.M.Tangentially Yours #1: Tracy Anderson and Her MethodAuthor’s Note: This is the first in a series of posts and/or essays about random topics that are important to me. From an ASD perspective…Jul 18, 20231Jul 18, 20231
L.M.Autistic Burnout (My Fears of Regression and an Early Exit Toward A New Trajectory)In my last essay, or post considering the glaring lack of structure, I reviewed how I decided to walk away from a job. The original…Jun 28, 20231Jun 28, 20231
L.M.Frantic Ramblings (Autistic Burnout and More Internal Analysis)As an older adult dealing with the recent realization that she is likely autistic through research and discussions with my therapist, my…Jun 23, 2023Jun 23, 2023
L.M.Burnout on the Spectrum: Realization, Observation, and Devastation.I am broadcasting from the bottom of a brownout that is destined to be a burnout. For the first time in my 25+ years in the work force, I…Jun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023