Ellie

Autistic, queer and full of fear. (she/they)

[Ellie @EllieMetcalfe]

Things people say when I tell them I’m autistic. A thread 🧵

“I don’t think you’re autistic, just a bit shy, with charm”

To be continued…

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[lauren @winonaddict]

me.

[ɳყαɦ! @JINKIESBTCH]

why r piercings considered unprofessional?? that’s s some real hater shit

[Ellie @EllieMetcalfe]

Therapist: “and what is your preferred method of communication?”

Me: “preferably self deprecating memes.”

[doja syd @SydDivineTarot]

every 6 months I wonder if i will be embarrassed of myself 6 months from now

[☔ @Whotfismick]

“your 20s will be the greatest years of your life”

me in my 20s:

[Ellie @EllieMetcalfe]

Sometimes I think I function well and then someone’s headlights are too bright and I have to resist the murderous, padded cell future laid out before me.

[bunkey @chiefkeefmidi]

im drinking a hot choccy and going blanky mode u stupid bitch

[clare @sadderlizards]

hey can please describe why you like me in great detail also cite your sources

[trish @ultragloss]

in a rut……need to get a new tattoo or dye my hair or buy a bunch of new clothes……..perhaps even all three……..