Would non-autistic people be overwhelmed more frequently (if they lived in a world not designed for them)? What changes could we make to our society to make it more inclusive for everyone? Continue reading Understanding Autistic Overloads: Causes, Prevention, and Recovery
I learned to repress (instead of express) because people reacted poorly to me whenever I tried to share what I wanted, needed, and felt.
I swallowed my rage, discomfort, worries, and pain over and over again (because I was used to people around me not giving me space to express my feelings and needs). Continue reading Shattering Stigma: Beyond Autistic Meltdowns – Normalizing Big Feelings and Overwhelm
While grace and understanding from others can make these struggles easier, they don’t prevent them entirely (because some of my biggest triggers come from within).
Continue reading Autism and Overwhelm: Autistic Meltdowns, Shutdowns, and Overloads – Oh my!
