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Why Routine Changes Feel So Overwhelming When Youโre Neurodivergent
For many neurodivergent people, small changes donโt feel small at all. In this personal post, I reflect on how disrupted routines, broken traditions, and unexpected shifts can trigger anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional dysregulationโand…
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The Role of Food in Autism and Comfort Routines
The author reflects on their relationship with food, particularly how being diagnosed with autism helped them understand their preferences for familiar meals like beef taquitos and In-N-Out burgers. These foods provided comfort and…
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The Shame After a Meltdown
Meltdowns often leave lasting emotional scars that exceed their immediate chaos. The aftermath includes feelings of shame, guilt, and self-hatred that can linger long after the incident. True healing lies in how we…
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What Autism Really Looks Like: My Personal Experience
Autism Awareness Month highlights the importance of understanding the complexities of living with autism beyond stereotypes. The author shares personal experiences of sensory overwhelm, irritability, social burnout, and emotional struggles, emphasizing that autism…
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The Hidden Struggles Behind a High-Functioning Exterior
On the outside, I look like Iโm doing just fine. People often see me as capable, responsible, and put together. I show up every day, get things done, and smile when expected. But what most people…
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Autistic Joy: Embracing Different Expressions of Happiness
Iโve always had a hard time expressing joy the way that others do. I feel joy and happiness just like everyone else, I just show it in a different way. While others are jumping up…
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The Hidden Struggles of High-Functioning Individuals
Being labeled a โhigh-functioningโ person has been rather misleading. On the surface, it sounds like itโs something to praised. Like someone is recognizing my ability to get things done, handle my responsibilities, appear โfineโ despite…
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Understanding AUDHD: The Overlap of ADHD and Autism
From an early age, Iโve struggled with focus, social interactions, and a lot of anxiety. In school, I often drifted off into Neverland, not paying any attention to what the teacher was talking…
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Understanding Overstimulation: Signs and Solutions
There are days when the world feels like itโs turned the volume all the way up and no one else seems to notice but me. It starts small. Maybe the tab in my shirt…
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Living with Sensory Sensitivity: A Neurodivergentย Perspective
The content discusses the experiences of living with sensory sensitivity from a neurodivergent viewpoint, emphasizing both the challenges and strengths. It offers practical self-care tips to manage sensory overload, such as using noise-canceling…
