autism
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One Beetle Recognizes another Beetle
Aithníonn ciaraóg ciaraóg eile This is an “Irish Proverb” (seanfhocail) that I’ve known for quite a while now. I probably first heard it in The Secret of Kells, but I was also really into looking up Irish sayings when I… Continue reading
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Letting Myself Down, Gently
This year, I made the difficult decision not to participate in the November NaNoWriMo, despite my excitement for it after completing my master’s degree. The reasons for this are numerous, though in no way new. First and foremost are the… Continue reading
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The Lingering Effects of Autistic Burnout: Is Recovery Possible?
I was watching the video above earlier this week and it got me reflecting on my own experience with autistic burnout. I first became familiar with the idea of autistic burnout several years ago when I was confirming my own… Continue reading
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Learning to Accept that I’m Disabled
It was 2020 when I was diagnosed with ADHD, something I had suspected I had since high school. I was 28 years old. And at that time, I was only beginning to suspect that I was also autistic. Fast forward… Continue reading
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On Being Autistic in an Office Setting
This is a topic I think about a lot. It’s one I discuss with my therapist to some extent nearly every time I see her. And yet, just a short handful of years ago, I had never even considered that… Continue reading
L. Genevieve Writes 