Category: My Evolving Path
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My Monotropic Mind: Finding Calm and Focus in a World of Spinning Plates
Overwhelmed by multitasking? For many autistic people, it’s a sign of monotropic thinking. A personal story on how understanding this trait helps me at work and as a parent.
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Our Adoption Process UK: Navigating Stage One
Embarking on the adoption process in the UK? We share our personal story of navigating Stage One as an older, gay couple—from the practicalities of paperwork and pet assessments to the unexpected costs of medicals. A warm, honest look at the first step towards becoming parents.
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Death Stranding’s Autistic Coding: My Journey Through Kojima’s Connected World
I share my personal journey through Death Stranding, exploring how the repetitive tasks and monotropic hero mirror the autistic experience.
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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.
