It's always a neat feeling when I suddenly recall something I enjoyed as a child and realize that I likely enjoyed it as much as I did at least in part because I'm Autistic. These are generally things I enjoyed that were considered "odd" by most of my peers. Take vinyl records, for example. I grew up … Continue reading Flashback Friday – Vinyl
Post-diagnosis
Clothing and Other Adornments
I have always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with clothing. On the one hand, wearing clothing is necessary to go out in polite society and clothing can be helpfully protective against the many sensory antagonists in the world. On the other hand, it can often add to the sensory issues that I already deal with- especially … Continue reading Clothing and Other Adornments
Briefly, Regarding Labels
There have been some excellent posts lately on the issue of labels in general and the label "Autistic" specifically. You can find my two current favorites here and here, as well as my previous post where I discuss labels. Then, this morning I was reminded by this Tumblr post (I'm not sure how to embed it here, … Continue reading Briefly, Regarding Labels
I Have Time
There's time. My words aren't going anywhere. I don't need to capture each one, frantically. They will still be here. I don't need to make up for those years, long ago tears. I can allow myself to catch up, it cannot happen in one thrill. Gradually let them unfold, the stories untold. All meant to be written, … Continue reading I Have Time
My Self Doubt and Diagnosis
As I said in my previous post, my journey towards my neurological self-discovery began several years ago. After realizing that I was quite different, neurologically-speaking, from my husband and several other friends whom I also asked to take the Aspie Quiz as control subjects, I immersed myself in reading books, taking online tests, and seeking … Continue reading My Self Doubt and Diagnosis
Mamautistic 