PinnedGrowth & ResilienceWhat is consent?Consent is the free and active agreement, given by both partners, to engage in a specific sexual activity. You cannot give consent if:Nov 6, 2023Nov 6, 2023
PinnedGrowth & ResilienceHigh Masking“You don’t look autistic.” Just because I’m able to maintain normal conversation and get on with my day to day life does not imply…Jun 24, 20232Jun 24, 20232
PinnedGrowth & ResilienceGrowing UpWhen I woke up this morning, I wanted to yell at everyone. I woke up somewhat groggy and I remember having a dialogue in my head about the…Jan 15, 2023Jan 15, 2023
PinnedGrowth & ResilienceFebruary 2015On Friday, February 13th of 2015, I got into an argument with my step father. To this day, I do not call him my step father but just by his…Jan 9, 2023Jan 9, 2023
Growth & ResilienceThanksgivingI checked myself in the hospital nearby my apartment on Wednesday, October 9th. I was hoping to stay in the in-patient unit. However, I was…6h ago6h ago
Growth & ResilienceAutistic Shutdown ModeA shutdown is not having the mental and the physical capacity and energy to do anything. You don’t have the motivation, the will, or the…1d ago11d ago1
Growth & ResilienceFinding MyselfI’ve been in a spot of emptiness for a few years and I know the only way to heal my wounds is if I re-connected with my mother. There’s a…Sep 13Sep 13
Growth & ResilienceSuicide AttemptOn Friday evening after about 8:00pm, on August 30th, I lost it. A part of being heavily shut down mentally and physically, I don’t see the…Aug 311Aug 311
Growth & ResilienceMisunderstoodSince I was a little girl, I’ve always felt left out, excluded, shamed, and even stigamized. I’ve built this fake facade where I feel…Aug 281Aug 281
