Thread by @NeuroRebel

Being autistic to me, means having a spiky skills & abilities profile. I can struggle with “simple” or new tasks, doing well with complex tasks, in my areas of expertise. It also means people are constantly over or underestimateing me. #ActuallyAutistic

I’m good with writing, mostly because anxiety drives me to second guess every word I type out.

However, I struggle to keep pace/follow back & forth communication. There is no time for me to compose my words.

#ActuallyAutistic #BeingAutisticIs

I’m great at public speaking, if I have had time to write and memorize my presentation.

I can monologue, on & on. . .

It’s other people’s interruptions that get me off track. “When is it my turn to talk? Now? Now? Now? Oops - I forgot what I waned to say.”

#ActuallyAutistic

I’m really focused on my hobbies. I become an expert in anything that I love, even obscure things of little value other than bringing me extreme joy & relaxation.

So focused on my passion projects that I neglect my friends & family. I isolate myself, because solitude is bliss.

Anxiety makes me avoid things. Makes me want to run.

My interests ground me. Give me purpose and drive.

#ActuallyAutistic

I avoid the word, because it has been unkind to me & my intense emotions.

The lights hurt my brain & modern life can be completely overwhelming.

I live a non-traditional life.

I work from home, so I can avoid modern buildings whenever possible.

Home is in an RV. A more affordable way to live. In a small space, allowing me to spend more time recovering in nature.

Small spaces are also easier to clean. 😇

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