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30/07/2025

Everything Interups Me 🧠✨

Ever feel like you're always busy, even when you look like you're doing nothing? That’s not laziness — that’s deep neurodivergent processing. As an Autistic person, I’ve realized I live in a constant state of internal analysis, observation, and pattern recognition. I’m rarely in what Annie Kotowicz calls “safe mode” — that focused space where I can fully immerse. Instead, I’m often in “flexible mode,” on alert and easily interrupted by the world around me.

Understanding this has helped me show myself more patience. It’s not that I don’t want to engage — it’s just that switching from my internal world to conversation mode takes energy. And even when I seem still, I’m often deeply mentally busy.

If you're neurodivergent and this resonates, you are so not alone. I’d love to hear what patterns you’ve noticed in yourself too — drop them in the comments.

29/07/2025

Finding My People 🫂

One of the most healing parts of my Autism journey has been finding the neurodivergent community — people who truly get it. Before my diagnosis, I didn’t even know this kind of connection was possible. I didn’t know there were so many others who not only shared similar struggles but could also put into words what I hadn’t been able to express myself.

The autistic community has become my soft landing pad. Every conversation helps me understand myself more deeply and affirms that I am not alone. As a neurodivergent person, having a space where I feel seen and understood has transformed how I navigate the world.

Have you found your people too? Tag someone who gets it or share what community has meant to you.

28/07/2025

Burnout Is Not Depression 😮‍💨

If I could go back and tell my younger neurodivergent self one thing, it would be this: burnout and depression are not the same. For many Autistic people, what looks like "depression" from the outside is often actually deep nervous system burnout — caused by sensory overload, masking, or too many social demands.

Back in high school, I didn’t know this. I just thought something was wrong with me. People labeled me as depressed, but what I really needed was rest, support, and understanding of my Autistic needs. Knowing the difference has helped me protect my energy and rebuild my self-esteem.

This perspective shift is life-changing for neurodivergent folks trying to navigate their mental health. Have you ever been misdiagnosed or misunderstood while in burnout?

Let’s open up this conversation. Share your experience in the comments.

27/07/2025

Unmasking Takes Time 🕊️

One thing I deeply wish I understood before my Autism diagnosis: unmasking is not instant. It is a layered, gentle, and often emotional process — not a switch to flip. As a neurodivergent adult diagnosed at 31, I’ve spent decades learning how to hide my discomfort, adapt to environments, and mask without even knowing I was doing it.

Realizing I’m autistic changed everything, and yet, I am still me. Every day, I uncover more about how I truly process the world. And slowly, I meet more of my authentic self — not all at once, but piece by piece.

This journey is not about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you’ve always been, beneath the mask. Have you noticed parts of your own unmasking lately? Let’s talk in the comments.

26/07/2025

Stimming Is Self-Regulation ✋🧠

Let’s talk about something that deserves more love in the Autism community: stimming. As a late-diagnosed autistic and neurodivergent adult, I didn’t even realize how much I had suppressed my natural stims over the years. Whether it was picking at my nails, fiddling with my hair, or subtly moving my toes inside my shoes, I was always regulating in ways that felt “safe” from being noticed.

But here’s the truth: stimming is not something to hide. It is a powerful, body-based way for autistic people to regulate our nervous systems and reconnect with ourselves. Reclaiming intentional stimming has been an essential part of my neuro-affirming journey.

Do you have a favorite or soothing stim that helps you feel more grounded? Let’s share in the comments and celebrate it together.

25/07/2025

Not Antisocial, Just Autistic 🧠💬

Here’s something I wish I had known before my Autism diagnosis: I’m not antisocial — I’m neurodivergent, and I simply need space to recharge. In high school and college, I constantly questioned why I couldn’t keep up with the social energy of my peers. Now I know the truth: I thrive in connection, just not constantly or on demand.

As a neurodivergent person, I’ve learned that honoring my need for rest, hydration, and downtime isn’t avoiding life — it’s preparing for it. Socializing in spurts, with intentional energy management, is part of how many of us in the Autism community stay aligned and authentic.

Can you relate to needing recovery time around social events? Let’s talk about it in the comments.

22/07/2025

Reclaiming Identity After Masking 🎭✨

If you’ve ever asked, “Who am I beneath the mask?” — you’re not alone. For many autistic and neurodivergent folks, especially those recovering from narcissistic abuse, it can take years of repetition, support, and safety to finally believe our own experiences. In my conversation with Dr. Kim Sage, we talk about the journey of coming back to your truth—after years of being told to doubt it.

Whether you’re unmasking for the first time or relearning how to trust your gut without over-explaining yourself, this episode is for you. Watch the full video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQmP0W0rH8U

and let me know in the comments if this resonates with your Autism or neurodivergent journey.

How did you learn to trust your reality again?

21/07/2025

Trusting Yourself Matters 🧩✨

So many of us in the autistic and neurodivergent community have spent our lives second-guessing our feelings, gaslighting ourselves, and wondering if what we experience is real enough to talk about. Especially when it comes to the overlap of trauma, Autism, and identity. In this heart-opening chat with Dr. Kim Sage, we talk about the power of self-trust—especially for those exploring self-diagnosis or navigating literal thinking patterns.

Give yourself permission to not have all the answers yet. You can be autistic and have trauma. You can still be figuring it all out. That’s valid. That’s real.

Watch the full conversation here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQmP0W0rH8U

— and let me know in the comments if you relate to this journey of learning to trust your neurodivergent self.

20/07/2025

Sharing Without Oversharing 📚🧠

For many autistic and neurodivergent folks, our lived experiences can be powerful tools for connection, healing, and education. But how much is too much to share online? Especially when we’re still processing, or when our stories involve others like our children? In this vulnerable and insightful chat with Dr. Kim Sage, we talked about drawing healthy boundaries—especially when using your own Autism journey to support others.

If you've ever wondered how to balance authenticity with privacy, head over to my YouTube channel to watch the full conversation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQmP0W0rH8U

Your story matters, but so do your boundaries. Have you ever felt conflicted about sharing online? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

19/07/2025

The Power Of Our Stories 🧳🧠

Ever feel like your entire life story has to be unpacked before someone believes your neurodivergent truth? You're not alone. Many autistic folks carry rich, detailed histories—and we often feel like we have to explain every bit just to be understood. But trauma and Autism aren’t the same. Autism is innate, something we’re born with. Trauma is something that happens to us. And the line between them isn’t always easy to spot, even for professionals.

In my conversation with Dr. Kim Sage, we dive deep into how clinicians can better recognize the difference by looking at the whole picture—over time, with patience, and with respect for each neurodivergent journey. Watch the full video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQmP0W0rH8U

and share it with someone who deserves to be understood.

Have you ever felt like your lived experience was misunderstood or dismissed? Let’s talk about it in the comments.

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