Category: My Evolving Path
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My Autism Diagnosis Journey: How I Found Out I Was Autistic as an Adult in the UK
If you’re here, you might be asking yourself a question that, until recently, was a constant in my own mind: “Am I autistic?” It’s a profound question, and figuring out the answer can feel like navigating a maze without a map. I wanted to share my autism diagnosis journey with you, in the hope that…
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The Uncharted Territory: Navigating Friendships with Late-Diagnosed Autism
Right, let’s talk about something that’s been on my mind a lot lately – something a bit tender, if I’m honest, and a path I’m still very much figuring out. Friendships. For many, they seem to blossom with a natural, almost effortless grace. But for me, and perhaps for other late-diagnosed autistic adults, the landscape…
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My Autistic Fear of Being Late: A Journey with Time
For many autistic individuals, the concept of time can be a significant source of anxiety. This post explores a personal journey with a pathological fear of being late, the elaborate coping mechanisms developed (like being aggressively early), and how a late autism diagnosis brought understanding and self-compassion to this lifelong “quirk.”
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My Autistic Ears: Navigating the Noise
Finding Calm with Sound Sensitivity Let’s discuss a significant topic for many on the autistic spectrum, and certainly for myself: sound. More specifically, autism sound sensitivity. It’s an experience that, until one truly understands or lives it, can remain somewhat elusive to others. For me, it has been a lifelong companion, though its intensity has…
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Unmasking My Truth: 5 Personal Signs That Led Me to Suspect I Was Autistic
5 key signs that led me to suspect I was autistic.
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A Way Illuminated: Starting a New Chapter
Hi everyone, and a warm, friendly welcome to my new blog, “A Way Illuminated.” I’m Mark, and I’m pleased you’ve stopped by.
