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  1. Cutesie

    Guilt, Shame and Stress around Sensory Issues

    My sensory sensitivities flare up and simmer down depending on my moods. Some can disappear for months. I talk here specifically about the times when I'm relatively stable emotionally. Here is an example: I don't like touching metal door handles. They make me feel yucky. I'll often wait for...
  2. 4gottenLoreKali

    Does anyone else here actually ENJOY some social interaction? [Warning: A NOVEL]

    OK, I know this thread is gonna seriously call my "Aspie cred" into question, and in some people's opinions, may even disqualify me from being on the spectrum altogether. But ever since I was diagnosed in 5th grade and started researching this enigmatic condition more thoroughly, I've gravitated...
  3. ChibiChick

    Shame and Denial to Acceptance

    So, I want to start a thread on the topic of denial around autism because I've have yet to see anyone discuss things like this yet. If this type of negative talk isn't allowed, please let me know. Let me start off by saying that I am fairly new to this website (a few days) and my autism in...
  4. Coupe

    Chewable pendant

    *Trigger Warning for Shame and Internalized Ableism, and mentions of Food and Eating I used to have this really great chewable pendant from Stimtastic (I highly recommend them, btw :)) that was circular and had a cloud image in the middle. When I learned chewable pendants existed and recalled...
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