10 years ago, I was diagnosed as autistic.
Honestly, the whole thing was really challenging—mentally and emotionally.
I'm still figuring our how my brain works and the journey has been tough
Here’s some of the ways I've realised being autistic has shaped me
#AutismAwareness
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My neighbours smoke detector needs new batteries… I can hear it from across the road
Is there’s a non passive aggressive way for me to drop off batteries for them
I feel like the answers no but just checking
I’ve had the same job for a full year.
For the first time ever.
Enough of my needs are met so I’ve stayed.
And my works good enough so I’ve not been told to leave.
It’s almost as if implementing accommodations creates space for autistic people to thrive.
I could be wrong tho.
Seeing some insensitive discourse around symptoms of ADHD. Differences in the way our mind works can throw off our perception. Depression can make us think no one likes us. Anxiety can make us feel frozen. ADHD, and even just basic optimism can make us mismanage time.