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Autism and Menopause: More Questions Than Answers

When I first realized that I was starting to experience the symptoms of menopause, I went in search of more information. The first thing I learned is that I’m not experiencing symptoms of menopause but of perimenopause, the period (heh) before menopause when a woman’s body starts producing less estrogen. Menopause is the hormonal finish […]

Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone

I like my comfort zone. A lot. I don’t want to break out of it or stretch it or push myself out of it. Mostly I’d like to build a blanket fort in my comfort zone and never leave. But I know that isn’t reasonable. As an adult with responsibilities, there are times when I […]

Monday Mourning

It’s been a hard few days in the autistic community. So much pain. Again. I’ve been thinking a lot about what to write and honestly I don’t have the words. I cannot even begin to make sense of what I’d like to say. Instead of adding my voice to the conversation about Issy, I’m going […]

Weighted Blanket Giveaway

When I published “I Think I Might Be Autistic” as an e-book earlier this summer, I thought about giving part of the proceeds to a charity that supports autistic people. Then I thought some more and realized that, “Hang on, I know lots of autistic people!” Why not use the proceeds to give back to […]

Under Control

Control. It sounds like a good thing. Self-control. I’ve got this under control. Control yourself. For years, I had everything under control. I swore I did. Everything from family activities to how people were allowed to feel around me. Is some small detail unplanned? I’ll plan it. Someone has a problem? I’ll fix it, whether […]