Character Struggles

sometimes i feel like people forget autism is a disability. and that’s not a bad thing! i’m all for disability acceptance, im proud of my disabilities. but i feel like we forget autism can hurt.

it hurts that i have to put more time and energy into socializing than others.

it hurts when i need to move so bad, usually cause im overwhelmed by either my surroundings or emotions, that i thrash and hurt myself.

it hurts that i cant be in places that are too loud or too bright, which on bad days can be as simple as a small, quiet noise or dim lights.

it hurts that i struggle to tell when im hungry, thirsty, tired, etc. so i can’t properly take care of myself. it doesn’t help my insomnia and i get very nauseas and get UTIs.

i 100% believe in autism acceptance. i don’t want a cure. but i also want us the acknowledge that it can hurt. it doesn’t mean my entire life will hurt, but some parts will. and i want a community where we can see both sides, see the hurt, and celebrate it anyway.

Uh oh fellow autistic people, I don't think we can okie-dokie, thumbs up, special interest fun fact share our way out of this social interaction

Reblog to be like Carl

Edit: I’m aware Carl doesn’t have all the flags. Carl loves all of you despite this.

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rodgus

the humble apostrophe

Do any other fictionkins have the problem of not being able/allowed/skilled enough to do or have a comfort that your kintype likes/needs/has and been irritated/saddened/maybe even panicked about it?

A Lot of what Society Deems as Negative Personality Traits are Actually Autistic Traits…

Neurodivergent_lou

i feel like i dont see these said enough but heres a shoutout to...

the trans caregivers

the neurodivergent caregivers

the poc caregivers

the disabled caregivers

you all deserve more appreciation!! i feel like sometimes agere spaces can be dominated by a certain aesthetic that doesnt include those of minorities... and i see shoutout posts for littles/pets which is AMAZING!! we love to see it!! but i just wanted to put out some positivity for the caregivers < 33 yall deserve it

GET ON TUMBLR I WANT TO GIVE YOU A BOOP

But what if Var got booped too… AND HEWWO!!!!

ⓘ You can Bite your Friends.