#community 16/20

Mar 2, 2022
2 min

Masked

Part of the reason I understand my internal processes is because that side was hidden for so long. My emotions muted massively when I...

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mylifeautistic

Mar 1, 2022
2 min

Our Generation

My Generation by The Who Our Generation (autistic community version) People have tried to put us down But those people they weren't...

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mylifeautistic

Feb 17, 2022
2 min

Unmasking

When I was diagnosed I seriously questioned if I should leave my wife. Not because I didn’t love her but because of personal ethics. The...

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mylifeautistic

Feb 16, 2022
1 min

Text Based

With wording being more absolute to me some sayings really throw me. It’s in the last place you look. Congratulations, you’ve discovered...

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mylifeautistic

Feb 15, 2022
2 min

Inclusion

We have a logical thought process but live in an illogical world. Sensory sensitivities in a world full of sensory impact. Use more of a...

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mylifeautistic

Feb 14, 2022
1 min

Valentine's Message

I never thought I’d meet someone like you Strong, passionate and a heart so true Without you I wouldn’t have been found Because you...

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mylifeautistic

Feb 10, 2022
1 min

September

I am going to take a few days to reset after posting yesterday. I have also decided to aim to hand over to other advocates in September....

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mylifeautistic

Feb 9, 2022
2 min

Misread Words

This is going to be the hardest thing to talk about. I have asked my mum if it’s okay because I didn’t want to discuss it without her...

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mylifeautistic

Feb 8, 2022
2 min

Roar by Katy Perry

When I’m really struggling, really need to feel empowered. This is what I listen to, and these are the words I sing. Roar by Katy Perry...

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mylifeautistic

Feb 7, 2022
2 min

Teachers Viewpoint

Caregiver Comment from Wendy, a primary school teacher. “When you have a neurotypical child, you feel reasonably assured that class...

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mylifeautistic

Feb 5, 2022
2 min

Sheldon's Spot and Knocking

I talked about mental rules a while back. I am going to focus on two of Sheldon’s. The first is the spot where he feels comfortable. It...

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mylifeautistic

Feb 3, 2022
2 min

Community Comment

Community Comment from Gordon, aged 66, diagnosed when he was 60. “So, you have been diagnosed as being on the Autistic Spectrum! Do you...

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mylifeautistic

Feb 2, 2022
2 min

Sing 2 Sing-along

I use music a lot to help balance my headspace, but I would really appreciate hearing music that was more authentic to my personal...

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mylifeautistic

Feb 1, 2022
1 min

The Flintstones Misconception

I picked up a lot of things wrong from TV. One of the ones from when I was a child (I think to do with Freddie Mercury being talked about...

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mylifeautistic

Jan 31, 2022
1 min

Support Dogs

There are moments, where your instincts and conscious side clash. Meltdowns are one of those moments, your instincts are in flight or...

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mylifeautistic

Jan 29, 2022
2 min

Autistic Advocates Network

The network was simply the answer to this question “How can we create understanding in society, in general, not just reach caregivers or...

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mylifeautistic

Jan 28, 2022
2 min

Caregivers Comment

I have permission to share anonymously from a caregiver. “My daughter was diagnosed with ADD when she was 7. Classic behaviour – looking...

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mylifeautistic

Jan 27, 2022
2 min

PTSD Episode

I said 3 days ago I was going to follow up that post with one about PTSD. I might need a couple of days to regain my headspace after...

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mylifeautistic

Jan 27, 2022
2 min

Community Voices

It dawned on me that, because I was visible before I really learned to communicate the way I can now, I may not have been clear....

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mylifeautistic

Jan 24, 2022
2 min

Messages

I have to admit part of me has been dreading trying to tackle this particular subject. I am hoping by sharing my perspective it may help...

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