Hello from another autistic on here, though I came to the diagnosis and had my world turned upside down a little sooner, in my early twenties. It feels incredible to have an explanation for a lifetime's worth of questions.
"How can I tell my doctor or my employer what’s wrong when I barely have words for it myself?" - Wow. Just wow. With writing & self-awareness like that I think you'll do just fine on Substack! It's full of people like us :)
Wow, your courage in sharing your experiences with autism, overthinking, and anxiety is super inspiring. While I fear accidentally offending someone, I understand your fear of being disagreed with. (Also, sounds like we might have some rejection sensitivity at play lol) Your commitment to authenticity and creating a space for genuine connection is powerful.
From Scratch Dot Org sounds like an amazing project. Your dedication to sharing your story despite the challenges is commendable. Thank you for being so raw and honest—it helps others, like me, feel seen and understood. Keep going, your voice matters ❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🥺 you make a great point on rejection sensitivity, I’ve been skirting around that my entire life. Your support and encouragement are validating as I rollout this space and these thoughts. Wishing you the best!
Hello from another autistic on here, though I came to the diagnosis and had my world turned upside down a little sooner, in my early twenties. It feels incredible to have an explanation for a lifetime's worth of questions.
I completely agree, I’m glad you got your explanation when you did!
"How can I tell my doctor or my employer what’s wrong when I barely have words for it myself?" - Wow. Just wow. With writing & self-awareness like that I think you'll do just fine on Substack! It's full of people like us :)
Wow, thank you for your support! I appreciate you sharing your story as well!
Wow, your courage in sharing your experiences with autism, overthinking, and anxiety is super inspiring. While I fear accidentally offending someone, I understand your fear of being disagreed with. (Also, sounds like we might have some rejection sensitivity at play lol) Your commitment to authenticity and creating a space for genuine connection is powerful.
From Scratch Dot Org sounds like an amazing project. Your dedication to sharing your story despite the challenges is commendable. Thank you for being so raw and honest—it helps others, like me, feel seen and understood. Keep going, your voice matters ❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🥺 you make a great point on rejection sensitivity, I’ve been skirting around that my entire life. Your support and encouragement are validating as I rollout this space and these thoughts. Wishing you the best!