My ex was chronically dissatisfied with everything, which resulted in regular reshuffling of our home's furniture.

It was a constant source of anxiety. Knowing that it would likely be reshuffled again soon didn't help and it felt so pointless. Expending precious energy for little gain makes me very averse from undertaking tasks as it is.

Now that I've been single for a while I might move *one* thing now and then, but things just have their place. A bit of peace, I guess.

#ActuallyAutistic

actual footage of me reacting whenever I hear a 20 year old human describe themselves as “late identified Autistic”

son, I was fifty two. Step back 😂

#ActuallyAutistic

one thing I love about my job #teaching #ELA to #MiddleSchool students is telling them the truth about certain things they've been taught.

like, how there are fewer clear distinctions between "fiction" and "nonfiction" than they are taught, and how "metaphors" and "similes" are not exactly different things.

if I'm anything, it's precise about language :) it's sorta my #SpecialInterest you could say.

#ActuallyAutistic
#TeacherLife

I am completely on track with grading all student work! This is really important to me, especially early in the year, because I want kids to know how I grade, and I want them to make meaningful connections between the work we do in class and the grades they receive

I'm also maintaining loose lesson plans one week out, and my day-to-day prep is manageable

my personal emotions are a fucking mess rn, but at least work isn't making things worse

#ActuallyAutistic
#TeacherLife

Hey friends …

Anyone have any ideas on how to take baby steps toward organizing personal spaces at home?

I am sort of “mid-extended meltdown” right now and I am considering making some of my surroundings less cluttered so I can maybe turn down some noise 😢

I have several small-ish pockets of space (closet, cabinet, etc) that are possible targets tho first I am going to rest 🙏❤️

@actuallyautistic #ActuallyAutistic #organizing

the organizer of a recent #poetry event had sent content of my performance via a shared drive, and I freaked out last week when I saw that my shortcut to the photos was grayed out bc the original folder was deleted!

I've spent a week scripting a message to my guy asking if he could pretty please resend the photos

and this morning I realized that in some fit of executive functioning I'd already downloaded the pics to my laptop, but I'd forgotten!

classic win-loss-win-win

#ActuallyAutistic

@talia_christine
I also make room in my approach to replies for our #ActuallyAutistic friends who communicate differently. They also have interesting takes.

I hope you have a good day today. I know life can be really hard. 💛

image: @BlessingManifesting (IG)

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD @actuallyautistic

I think I could pull off at least 15 minutes of a comedy set consisting purely of me trying to untangle cords, tie my shoes, and turn clothes right-side-out

#SideHustleFacts
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Autistic people can sometimes be criticized for being too blunt or rude. Many of us use direct communication with no filters.

We say what we are thinking, and mean it.

If we see an emperor with no clothes walk by, we will point it out to you.

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD @actuallyautistic

my partner said I looked so sexy after I crashed my bike yesterday without hurting myself and it's one of the most confusing and curious things ever said about me and my clumsy, but I'll take it

#ActuallyAutistic

I am all twisted up because of the way one person at my work parks their car.

And im not even sorry, because they are doing it WRONG lol

#ActuallyAutistic

The best way to upset me is to notice something is off with me and then insist I talk to you about it.

As an alternative, please just wait until I am ready to talk about me. Feel free to talk about your own damn self while you wait. Or not. Whatever.

#ActuallyAutistic

I think the best thing I can do to combat my #ImpostersSyndrome might be to just copy the DSM onto the inside cover of my notebook (which is always with me)

…”check”…”check”…”check”…”ehhh 🤔 oh yup check”…

#iykyk
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My #teaching "Why" has been with me since I was a teenager, even though I didnt even think of becoming a teacher until I was pretty old

#MyWhy is to make kids feel seen & like they belong. To feel like their opinions matter. My #ELA approach is to teach kids how to understand others & how to be understood in creative & effective ways

but it's always been about connection. I felt disconnected as a kid, unseen, & like I didnt matter. I want to be who I didnt have

#ActuallyAutistic #TeacherLife

Our first week of #teaching #ELA went remarkably well.

This batch of 8th graders seems to lean more toward reading/writing than math/science, which is 1. unusual & 2. wonderful!

as usual, the year is beginning with many frustrations about the way our district admin is operating. I'm focused on doing my best and not letting other things throw me off

I've streamlined planning & prep, & this week I'll start looking at potential accommodations via askjan.org

#ActuallyAutistic
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I have trouble understanding and identifying my own emotions. Alexithymia is common amongst autistic people.

I will often display an emotion that I see others doing in order to “pass”.

image: @21andsensory
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#ActuallyAutistic #Alexithymia #AuDHD @actuallyautistic

It’s a good thing Autistic people are so methodical about what we do or we’d never be able to figure out how to survive being #ActuallyAutistic in this messed-up world

For folks who’re curious about or already interested in practicing #mindfulness #meditation this link is to a 10 minute positivity boost by one of my favorite practitioners, #JessicaGraham

I’ve been starting my days w short body/mind grounding meditations, but I wanted to kickstart my Sunday vibes a bit. So with all the emotions that come with tears of joy running down my face, I’m sharing this and I hope you find it supportive https://shorturl.at/ckCJ3

#SelfCompassion
#ActuallyAutistic

Nice day today. Cool and a bit cloudy. Sunglasses required.

Took a longer walk with my dog. Met a friend+dog at the park and had a nice chat.

I'm sure most people would be refreshed by this. I am not.

#ActuallyAutistic