Latest Posts
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The Gentle Art of Autistic Advocacy: Speaking from Our Own Corner
This post explores the gentle art of autistic advocacy, from the personal bubble to the wider community.
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Caring Too Much? My Autistic Journey with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
I explore caring too much about what others think; Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and how I’m learning to quiet my inner critic.
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Our Journey to Dads: Adoption as an Older Gay Couple
Follow an older gay couple’s authentic journey to becoming dads through adoption in the UK, from the initial dream to navigating the process.
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The Spoon Drawer is Empty: A Guide to Autistic Energy and Finding Your Flow
Ever feel like your energy just… vanishes? Let’s talk about spoon theory, autistic energy management, and how to navigate a world that can be so draining. A warm, honest guide for late-diagnosed autistics.
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From Classroom to Career Change: Leaving Teaching and Finding My Way
I thought I’d be a teacher forever, but the dream became a nightmare. Here’s the story of why I left teaching and how I found a new path.
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The Song That Sounds Like My Autistic Soul: Finding Myself in an Animated Movie Soundtrack
It’s strange how a song can hit you. For this late-diagnosed autistic, gay man, a song from an animated movie perfectly captured the pain of masking and the joy of finding your true self.
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Navigating the Fog of Autistic Overwhelm and Depression
Lost in the fog of autistic overwhelm and depression? You’re not alone. A late-diagnosed autistic dad shares his raw, honest experience and gentle ways to cope.
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The Slow Retreat: What an Autistic Shutdown Really Feels Like for Me
Ever feel like you’re slowly retreating from the world? For many, this isn’t social awkwardness but an autistic shutdown. A late-diagnosed autistic dad shares his story.
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The Crushing Weight of a Word: Navigating Autistic Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
It can start with something so small. A message left on ‘read’. An exclamation mark that feels… off. A fractional shift in someone’s tone of voice. For me, that’s all it takes for the spiral of autistic rejection sensitive dysphoria to begin. My mind, which I’ve learned through mindfulness practice should know that thoughts aren’t…
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A Kinder Approach: The Triune Brain and Emotional Regulation
As a teacher, parent, and autistic adult, understanding the triune brain and emotional regulation was my key to self-compassion.
