Tag: autistic overwhelm
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When You’re Autistic and Feel Like You’re Falling Apart: Finding Your Way Through Burnout
I’m going through a hard spell. There’s no real way to soften that, is there? I’m struggling. And while it’s lovely sharing the breakthroughs and the moments of self-discovery that have come with my late diagnosis, I think it’s just as important to share this side of things, too. The lows as well as the…
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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.
