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What is AUDHD?

Apr 13

AUDHD VERSUS ADHD: AUDHD is like: Autism traits, high sensory sensitivities, special interests, alexithymia, social cue struggles. ADHD is like: Inattention, Hyperactivitiy, Impulsivity, procrastination, and scattered communication. ADHD + Autism together looks like: hyperfocus, disorganization, emotional struggles, and the need for support (therapy, routines, tools).

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Signs Audhd + Suicide

Why am I only saying Autism when I could be saying Audhd as it’s more depictive of who I am? Anyway, this entry will be a difficult one to…

Apr 13

Signs someone may be suicidal: extreme quietness, social withdrawal, evasion of eye contact or physical contact, fatigue, irritability, and outbursts of anger.

Apr 13

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High 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, 2023

High Masking

Jun 24, 2023

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Growing Up

When 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, 2023

Growing Up

Jan 15, 2023

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February 2015

On 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, 2023

February 2015

Jan 9, 2023

Internalized Ableism as

As I’ve navigated my professional and personal life, I’ve come to recognize a subtle but pervasive force that has shaped my…

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Ableism Hurts

Ableism is discrimination, prejudice, or systemic bias against disabled people, including autistic individuals, based on the assumption…

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Audhd + Accountability

I’ve had others previously and recently likely look at me as someone who can’t hold themselves accountable when I actually can. With delays…

Apr 13

Personal accountability requires mindfulness, acceptance, honesty, and courage. — Shelby Martin.

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Misdiagnosed

In my early 20’s, I was misdiagnosed by a shameful and stigmatizing personality disorder known as borderline. To this day, I refuse to…

Apr 8

Misdiagnosed

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Self-Care for Autistics

What does self-care mean for you?

Apr 8

Self-Care for Autistics

Apr 8

Growth & Resilience

Growth & Resilience

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Diagnosed ADHD. Self-Diagnosed Autistic with C-PTSD. Please be kind as kindness goes a long way. <3

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