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ADHD / Autism / neurodiversity / Neurotypicals / Religion / The Church

Autism and Atheism: A Match Made In My Mind?

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Even though I’ve been a good, church-going southern boy my whole life, I’ve struggled to believe in God as presented by the church. The idea of an old dude sitting …

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Scratching The Itch: Routines and Holidays

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I know I’ve written about routines and the holidays before–like last year–but this is my fucking spot and I think it’s important to talk about this shit. So yeah, this …

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ADHD / Autism / Holidays / Neurodivergence / neurodiversity / Social interaction

Rudolph and the Conditions of Neurotypical Acceptance

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Okay, this is another post I’m going to start the wrong way: with a disclaimer. I’m including one because this piece might just possibly piss off some neurotypical folks. Now, …

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ADHD / Autism / Impulsiveness / Neurodivergence / Uncategorized

Did I Say That Out Loud? Neurodivergence and Impulsive Behavior

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Living with neurodivergence, I am constantly dealing with impulsive behavior. Over the years, though, I’ve managed to rein it in a bit. Kinda sorta. Like, it’s still there but life …

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ADHD / Autism / Coping strategies / neurodiversity / Social interaction

Building a Neurodivergent Life

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One thing I’ve noticed since I started writing about being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world is how easy it is to fall into angry, ranty posts. In the last couple …

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ADHD / Autism / heredity / neurodiversity

My Gift To You, Kids: Heredity and Neurodivergence

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Okay, I know a lot of these posts can come off like I want neurotypicals, extroverts, and other assorted “normal” people to eat a bag of diarrhea. And, while there …

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ADHD / Autism / neurodiversity / Self-care / Self-care

About Self-care, Listening To My Brain, and All That Shit

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On a recent Sunday morning, I could not find the motivation to get ready and go to church. It just wasn’t there. I kept telling myself that I needed to …

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ADHD / Autism / Holidays / neurodiversity / Sensory Processing Issues / Social interaction

Care and Feeding of Your Neurodivergent Family Member: Holiday Edition

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You may have a family member that is neurodivergent and secretly hates the holidays. Why? Because the holidays can be a fucking nightmare for us. Filled with crowds, uncomfortable situations, …

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ADHD / Autism / Literal thinking / neurodiversity / Uncategorized

Being Neurodivergent In a Neurotypical World

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If you’re neurodivergent, you understand one thing above all others: the neurotypical world is fucking weird. From the odd social conventions (shaking hands? What the fuck is that all about?) …

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