There is a saying I’ve been hearing ever since I accepted I’m Autistic, which is that if you have met one Autistic Person that you have met ONE Autistic person.
I really enjoyed this one. I'm sorry you are going through "group growing pains" but I have found that in the aftermath of such episodes, I'm always wiser, more patient, and more compassionate, so I wish the same to you and the rest!
Keep writing. I'm learning, which is my only goal in life.
In your case "Autistic" and "autistic" mean the same thing, so capitalization is optional. 😀
Now..... Autism Speaks is regularly the opposite of (and opposed to) autistic people speaking for ourselves, as it is primarily Allistic people speaking over autistic people, so the capitalization really matters in that case. ☹️
Self-medication is unfortunately common. Yes, I'm reading, and I'm glad to be of any help in your journey.
I didn't understand my meltdowns as being meltdowns. I'm not always good at detecting my own emotions.
I've even had panic attacks all my life, but because I wasn't accurately reading my own emotions I thought many were eyesight issues (emotions would be high enough for me not to be able to see). I would just stand somewhere, and wait for my eyesight to return, and continue my day.
... Sharing stories, and not feeling alone, has been extremely important for my mental health.
I really enjoyed this one. I'm sorry you are going through "group growing pains" but I have found that in the aftermath of such episodes, I'm always wiser, more patient, and more compassionate, so I wish the same to you and the rest!
Keep writing. I'm learning, which is my only goal in life.
Thanks for the engagement. 🕺🎨
In your case "Autistic" and "autistic" mean the same thing, so capitalization is optional. 😀
Now..... Autism Speaks is regularly the opposite of (and opposed to) autistic people speaking for ourselves, as it is primarily Allistic people speaking over autistic people, so the capitalization really matters in that case. ☹️
Self-medication is unfortunately common. Yes, I'm reading, and I'm glad to be of any help in your journey.
I didn't understand my meltdowns as being meltdowns. I'm not always good at detecting my own emotions.
I've even had panic attacks all my life, but because I wasn't accurately reading my own emotions I thought many were eyesight issues (emotions would be high enough for me not to be able to see). I would just stand somewhere, and wait for my eyesight to return, and continue my day.
... Sharing stories, and not feeling alone, has been extremely important for my mental health.
I laughed and loved this.