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The Honest Perspective

Here’s What Being a Late Diagnosed Autistic Taught Me About Others

And It Was a Painful Discovery

Aug 14, 2024

Here’s What Being a Late Diagnosed Autistic Taught Me About Others

Aug 14, 2024

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Now That Some of You Are Reading

I’m wondering if it’s truly okay to be me?

Nov 20, 2021

Now That Some of You Are Reading

Nov 20, 2021

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My Blessing, My Curse

Life As a Late Diagnosed Autist

Sep 7, 2022

My Blessing, My Curse

Sep 7, 2022

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Trauma Is The Cause Of My Physical Health Conditions

And No Doctor Ever Mentioned It.

Nov 7, 2021

Trauma Is The Cause Of My Physical Health Conditions

Nov 7, 2021

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The Orange Journal

Why I’m Vegan For Every Animal

It’s about emotional connection and life values — much more than food

Dec 6, 2021

A short haired black and white cat is lying on a red tartan bedspread. She has her arms and legs stretched out, relaxing and being herself as a cat.

Dec 6, 2021

How to Survive an Inpatient Hospital Stay When You’re Autistic

Hint: Avoid It If Possible

Jul 25, 2024

How to Survive an Inpatient Hospital Stay When You’re Autistic

Jul 25, 2024

Why I Love Being Autistic

And wouldn’t change it for the world

Apr 29, 2024

Why I Love Being Autistic

Apr 29, 2024

I Crave Authenticity

And Others Don’t See It As Urgent.

Jan 7, 2024

I Crave Authenticity

Jan 7, 2024

The Problem With Funerals

Is That They Remind You of all the Others you’ve been to.

Apr 4, 2022

A young, white woman with medium-length brown hair in a middle parting has both hands covering her face, with her fingers spread out. She is wearing a beige fleece jacket with large orange cuffs. She looks upset and like she is hiding.

Apr 4, 2022

From A Locked Ward Door To My Own Office

Only Eight Years Later

Oct 27, 2021

From A Locked Ward Door To My Own Office

Oct 27, 2021

FormerlyKnownAs

FormerlyKnownAs

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Ethical Vegan, Autistic, Therapist, Anti-Racism Work, Hyper-Empathic, Anti-Speciesist, Love Bull Breed Dogs, Musical Theatre, Americana, Moral Philosophy

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