Lauren Ihrke
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Forced to Conform: Destined to Fail
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the amount of extra work that neurodivergent people are forced to take on throughout their lives to accommodate others. Even small requests for accommodations are frequently disregarded, while we’re forced to bend over… Continue reading
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Forced to Fit In: How Exposure Therapy Failed Me
Obligatory “I’m not a licensed professional” at the beginning of this one because, obviously, everyone should consult someone knowledgeable and trained to find the best solution for you, but I’m not a fan of exposure therapy. A lot of why… Continue reading
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Beyond Control: Autistic Meltdowns and Their Impact
As a high-masking, late-diagnosed autistic woman, I’ve spent most of my life concealing my autistic traits. This self-suppression, unfortunately, has taken a toll on my health, both physical and mental. I mastered the art of masking early in life, even… Continue reading
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The Realities of Autism and Social Anxiety
Did you know that most late-diagnosed people are diagnosed with at least one mental health disorder, often an anxiety disorder, before being diagnosed with ASD? I was first diagnosed with anxiety when I was a junior in high school, and… Continue reading
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Trying Out Something New with a Threadless Shop
Those of you who have been following my blog for the past year may know that I’ve been getting back into drawing and designing as a way to rekindle my creativity. It’s been a really fun and rewarding process, and… Continue reading
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