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💪🏾Wins

Finally told my family I'm autistic and it went better than I thought!

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Posted by Sarah M. • 3 hours ago

I've been putting this off for months because I was scared they wouldn't understand. But I finally sat them down yesterday and explained everything. My mom cried (happy tears!) and...Read more

❓Questions

Does anyone else struggle with phone calls even with people you know?

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Posted by Anonymous • 5 hours ago

I can text my friends all day but the moment someone calls me, even if it's my best friend, I freeze up. I need like 10 minutes to mentally prepare. Is this an autism thing or just...Read more

💭Struggles

Burnout is hitting hard and I feel like nobody understands

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Posted by Marcus J. • 1 day ago

I've been masking so much at work that by the time I get home I can barely function. My partner keeps asking what's wrong and I don't know how to explain that I'm not mad, I'm just...Read more

🎓Diagnosis Journey

Just got my official diagnosis at 34 and I'm feeling all the emotions

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Posted by Keisha R. • 2 days ago

After years of feeling different and not understanding why, I finally have answers. The assessment process was exhausting but validating. Now I'm going through this weird mix of re...Read more

📚Resources

Found the perfect noise-canceling headphones and they're a game changer!

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Posted by David L. • 3 days ago

I've tried so many different headphones over the years and finally found ones that actually work for sensory overload. They're comfortable enough to wear all day and the noise canc...Read more

🎨Creative Expression

Started painting again and it's helping me process everything

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Posted by Jasmine T. • 4 days ago

I used to paint all the time as a kid but stopped because I thought I had to be 'productive' all the time. Recently picked it back up and realized how much I needed this outlet. Th...Read more

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