The Autistic Way

Dealing with sensory overload and shutdown….

I unplugged myself from the Matrix today – and it was exactly what I needed.

Autism – why holding eye contact feels intimidating for me…

Making eye contact is easy for a lot of people – but for me, it feels like a form of emotional interrogation.

Stepping into authenticity as a neurodivergent…

And why it’s not been as easy as it sounds…

The purpose of my neurodivergent special interests…

This really was a revelation…

Dealing with sensory overload at the dentist…

Nobody likes the dentist at the best of times – but throw in a bad experience and sensory overwhelm at the same time?

I’ve always been stimming…I just didn’t realise it.

It wasn’t until diagnosis that I realised that’s what I was doing.

From masking to embracing my unique weirdness…

The truth is, I’m not like anyone else – and now I love it.

Autism and the burden of overthinking…

Ever wish you could just let it go?

“I never would have thought you were autistic…”

The many reasons why autistic adults fly ‘off the radar.’