I know, I know. It's been a while since I last wrote. Like, two years. I've been a bit obsessed with my podcast, which by the way, if you haven't checked it out, here is a selfless plug. I have a podcast available on most listening platforms. I am a charming, if somewhat bumbling host… Continue reading It’s Been A Long Time
Author: The Autistic Pinup
My Vessel, My Rules
Healing Is Just As Hard As The Abuse
Now that I am safely in my new house, away from all the abuse I've experienced my whole life, it is time for the healing process to begin. And for fucks sake, it is exhausting. I spent 27 years dealing with abuse and utter bullshit. I'm a little annoyed that I have to spend even… Continue reading Healing Is Just As Hard As The Abuse
Info Dump
Little Jewish Lawyers In My Head
Autism Pride Month
Autism Awareness month has gone through a few makeovers along the years. We autistics quickly tired of the word awareness. I think most people are aware that we exist nowadays. It also makes it feel more like a rare disease than a neurological disorder. Most people, this year, have gone with the term Autism Acceptance,… Continue reading Autism Pride Month
Walking Children In Nature
Nature is something I have always connected heavily with. I, honestly, hate humans as a species. They are far too loud and inconsiderate. But, plants, man? Those things lift my spirit up. The feel of the grass on my bare feet and the smell of freshly picked herbs are some of the best sensory experiences… Continue reading Walking Children In Nature
Ready, Set, Meltdown!
Autistic meltdowns are one of the most difficult parts of autism for me. My meltdowns were not dealt with well in my childhood. My parents thought I was just throwing tantrums. They thought I could control what was happening, which was not the case at all. I was usually locked in my room during these… Continue reading Ready, Set, Meltdown!
A Good Yarn
Fuck, I Wanted To Win That Yarn
Being disappointed as an autistic is much more difficult than people might think. I, personally, get very excited and build things up in my head, whether it be a social outing or a material item. If I get disappointed, say the social outing was cancelled or I didn't win the yarn I wanted in a… Continue reading Fuck, I Wanted To Win That Yarn
I'm Not Drunk, I'm Autistic 