Why You Struggle with Code-Switching & Masking at the Same Time
If you are Black and autistic, you probably learned how… Read More »Why You Struggle with Code-Switching & Masking at the Same Time
Why Socializing Feels Like an Unwritten Script You Never Got
Socializing can feel like being thrown into a play where… Read More »Why Socializing Feels Like an Unwritten Script You Never Got
Why You Sometimes Don’t Recognize Your Own Emotions Until It’s Too Late
You’re in the middle of a conversation when you suddenly… Read More »Why You Sometimes Don’t Recognize Your Own Emotions Until It’s Too Late
Why Being Around People Feels Exhausting (Even When You Like Them)
You love your people. You enjoy deep conversations, laughing with… Read More »Why Being Around People Feels Exhausting (Even When You Like Them)
Why You Experience Autistic Burnout More Often as a Black Person
If you feel exhausted all the time, if socializing drains… Read More »Why You Experience Autistic Burnout More Often as a Black Person
Why You Can Hyperfocus for Hours But Struggle with Small Tasks
You can dive into a project for hours without realizing… Read More »Why You Can Hyperfocus for Hours But Struggle with Small Tasks
Why Certain Noises, Textures, or Smells Overwhelm You More Than Others
If certain sounds make your skin crawl, if certain fabrics… Read More »Why Certain Noises, Textures, or Smells Overwhelm You More Than Others
Why You Feel Emotionally “Too Much” or “Too Little” at Times
If you’ve ever been told you are too sensitive or… Read More »Why You Feel Emotionally “Too Much” or “Too Little” at Times
Why Rejection Feels So Physically Painful (RSD & Autism)
Rejection hits differently when you’re autistic. It’s not just a… Read More »Why Rejection Feels So Physically Painful (RSD & Autism)
Why Many of Us Were Misdiagnosed with Anxiety or Depression Instead of Autism
If you’re Black and autistic, chances are you spent years… Read More »Why Many of Us Were Misdiagnosed with Anxiety or Depression Instead of Autism