Adulthood... with a chance of autism: Recent Episodes
Autistic Ang
Word vomit from Autistic Ang about being autistic and how finding this out in her late thirties was life-changing in the best way possible.
Feel free to email at autisticang38@gmail.com
Supreme Court rulings by mood swing. Congress still on vacation. Placenta wellness trends. Autistic Spice Girls. Evil Dick. Sticky rice. America’s unwell, and so am I.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
I chat about putting surprises in my wife's work lunch, someone singing Beyoncé and church songs at Aldi, and trying to feel normal while everything feels off. Ceasar’s back to being a regular cat, Apollo still can’t handle me going outside, and I’m leaning hard on routines to stay functional. Also: the guilt of enjoying safety and small joys while so many people aren't safe. And a quick mention of my Autism 101 course and Substack.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
In this episode I recount how I survived hose water, asbestos, and lead paint - only to be taken down by an air conditioner and a swarm of carpenter bees. Also: the regime thinks LEGOs cause emotional damage, Wi-Fi might make your kid a communist, and grocery prices are now a jump scare.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
I think it's weird that we have royalty in this world, one person representing an entire country, award shows where everyone plays dress-up, the insane amount of projection happening in the U.S., why dirty souls get elevated to top positions, and how people on shows like AGT are acting like nothing's going on right outside their building.
And stuff about cats and buttholes and how they don't know they're naked.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
America’s not run by leaders — it’s run by clowns who couldn’t organize a lunch order if you spotted them the fries. They honk, they beep, they trip over facts, and somehow they still get reelected. Welcome to the only circus where the tickets are mandatory and the exit is padlocked.
I also chat about cats, rollercoaster emotions, and other stuff I forgot.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
In this episode I chat about how I found out we have two cat breeds, driving another child around, and a pair of stupid shoes. There's more, but that's what comes to mind.
(Again, not a life-changing episode)
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
Evil Dick and his poison-butt minions, Fox News aliens in disguise, Jen Psaki slander, Amanda Knox, mowing fails courtesy of POTS, VA rage-quitting, Caesar’s med math, and a dash of independent media recs.
As always, nothing here is life-changing, And I have extra potty mouth. Maybe don't listen, I feel a bit unhinged currently 😆
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
Trying to stay functional while the country cracks. Featuring anxiety, hormones, grocery store parenting, and morally flexible board game strategy.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
This episode contains: one questionable medical appointment, one piece of stolen furniture, a suspiciously long loan timeline, and at least three stories that probably shouldn’t be on the record. Listen responsibly.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
The perderders and bunny limbs aren't mentioned until the end of the episode but this was the title that came to mind, so I'm going with it.
In this episode I provide life updates that nobody asked for. A new autistic song I found, Devon Price's newest book, how I don't like people borrowing my stuff . . . and then the perderders and torn-apart bunny. Don't worry it's not as sad as it sounds. (I have a soul I swear.)
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
I've been trapped in the house like a vampire, so I don't have much to talk about. Which is why I did a tiny episode about my cats. You're welcome.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
Had a good visit with Bella this weekend and received my very first info dump! I also chat about how all I could think about was cake when my wife was going through something upsetting. Don't judge.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
A nonsense episode where I vent about assholes on Threads, talk about my cat's bathroom trauma, and the tiny bday party we're throwing for our niece. And probably some other stuff I forgot already.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
Nothing life-changing (but hopefully relatable) in this episode. I talk about being trapped in a car, trapping a cat on my lap, someone I mention frequently, throwing a bday party for my niece, and kidfluencers' dirty-souled parents.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
It’s July 4th, and everywhere you look, there’s celebration. But what are we actually celebrating when so many people are losing rights, safety, and autonomy? So in case there's anyone who feels like they're the only one thinking this, it's not just you.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
In this episode I talk about our neighbor dying, Janice not giving me the best motherly advice, a trip to the zoo, and a visit with our niece. (Also, cult = military)
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
No, the whole episode isn’t about Mayim Bialik…but maybe she’ll click on it anyway.
In this random episode: Mayim Bialik has arrived on Substack, and while she hasn’t said she’s autistic, I can see it from space. Somebody whisper it to her? Also Whitney Cummings is officially in the club. I hide from the sun like it’s my job. Alisha gets irritated with me for being “too prepared.” Bella’s about to arrive and I’m spiraling. Also, kettle chips. Lots of kettle chips. And I introduce a new section called The Autistic Script Vault, which may or may not become a thing.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
In this episode I chat about my niece's recent visit, canceled plans, my wife's full-body sunburn, and her betrayal: offering MY cereal to our niece! Yes, that's correct. This 42-year-old didn't want to give her 12-year-old niece any cereal. Cuz it was mine.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
Slightly rambly (unhinged?) episode about Evil Dick, the two cults I was in (one for 18 years, the other for 5 years), protests, a kid visit, our autistic neighbor, Alisha's magical thinking regarding the return of her rash, and my newfound internet daddy. You know, the usual.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
Yesterday was my unbirthday. Somehow I've repressed the fact that the last time I physically saw my ex-parents was exactly 10 years ago - on my birthday! It turned out to be a terrible time. I think birthdays are a ridiculous thing to celebrate in general, but something's been feeling off about how much I REALLY haven't wanted to celebrate in the last several years.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
Doing nothing takes work too. Just a slightly scattered episode about the strategizing I do to avoid even being asked to participate in something I don't want to do. A lot of times it's probably more effort than the task itself, but still worth it to me.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
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Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
Don't worry, there was no fight. Just a chaotic Costco trip that brought me close to Meltdown Land. If anybody works at Costco and listens to this, please recommend a change regarding signup. Apparently you really do have to jump through hoops to be considered a member of this exclusive club.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
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Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
Had another lady doctor appointment. I was two minutes away from a meltdown because it's just RUDE to leave people waiting an hour after you bring them back. But I did get a treat after, so it was worth it 😆
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
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Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
Instead of saying I’m burned out, I’ll just say I’m crispy. This week: picking up groceries in the rain with one functional windshield wiper and zero functional executive skills.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
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I told Alisha May 26 was my birthday this year. She texted “ointment?” instead. The cat ate the butter. I hid inside the house before I left to get groceries because Janice was mowing with intent. There’s a child coming. That’s all I have.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
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Alisha went next door for what was supposed to be an easy stay. It wasn’t. Two days in and she’s itchy, Urgent Care’s googling her rash like it’s a Reddit thread, and somehow Janice’s fence gets involved. Meanwhile, I’m losing sleep, watching Homestead Rescue against my will, and battling an emotionally manipulative cat. Did I miss her? Oh yes. Did I admit that out loud? You’re damn right I did.
Welcome to the rashy, fence-fixing, plant-poisoned saga of separation, mild codependency, and the slow realization that she might be the only person I’m okay doing life with.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
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Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
I mowed the lawn, and my body responded like I’d fought a bear. Turns out it wasn’t heat or laziness — it was POTS. Also, I found out I’m basically Gumby with anxiety.
Links from episode:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/pots-a-little-known-cause-of-extreme-fatigue
https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/autisticang38
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a
Quora: adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/autisticang38
Threads: threads.net/@autisticang38
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autisticang38.bsky.social
A brief encounter with public life and the kind of toxic energy that makes you reconsider leaving the house.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
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Apollo stalks me even more now, birds are horny, Alisha's leaving, and I’m confronting a chair. Also I have to make espresso now, apparently.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
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We were guests at a famous person's house. And by famous person I mean the matriarch of the neighborhood. That's right, folks, we've finally made it.
Also, it was my first social event on the books for this year. So of course I had to do an episode about it.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
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We’re not the outcome of exposure. We’re the outcome of watching you lie and deciding not to join in.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
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This episode contains zero shame, moderate cat hair, and one fully grown adult admitting that life revolves around four-legged roommates with zero chill and excellent bone structure. I talk routines (theirs), boundaries (none), and how I wish I could be a cat for two days.
If you’ve ever whispered “You’re perfect” to a creature that just coughed up something unspeakable, you might be obsessed too.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
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This isn't a serious episode (are any?). Just a PSA for people who think random bullshit "causes autism." I highly recommend clicking off three minutes before the episode's done. Please.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
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Not my typical episode… I was spiraling earlier, thinking about all the atrocities occurring in this country. About how people are suffering, families are being torn apart. About how being white doesn’t mean anything when you’re a female, when you’re a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, when you’re a veteran, when you’re autistic. We’re all susceptible.
I forgot to mention that when I was talking about white men, I don’t mean ALL white men. Just the evil ones. Sorry guys!
To stop the spiral, I journaled about what I feel evil and resistance look like. Making lists when I’m anxious is calming, so I journaled myself some lists. I don’t know how anyone would benefit listening to this, but I always hope you do.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
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Met my first flat-earther - in the form of a child! Wtf.
Also, this is an update that I still never know where to go even if I've been there a thousand times. Not just physical spaces but also workplace jargon and other bullshit.
I also share some stories about getting lost when i was younger. And other non-life-changing nonsense.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
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Chelsea Handler said "spectrum," Eve on Survivor said "has autism," a kid is coming to visit, and somehow I understood a Human Design reading. Also: How the news has me experiencing feels I'd rather not - on a daily basis.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course:https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
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I've been thinking about how I've been out of the traditional workforce for six years and how much I don't miss the waste-of-time meetings I was forced to partake in. I made a list of stuff I've said in meetings that got me in trouble when I was (most of the time) just stating facts.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course:https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: autisticang38.substack.com
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I talk about realizing that my brain can only process short chunks of things at a time, and it can only produce short chunks of things at a time as well. I told someone this for the first time and wasn't judged.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course:https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang
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Being woken up by your wife to go do bullshit triggered my PDA big time. And I had a meltdown.
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Autistic Logic Mini Course:https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
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I also chat about who's autistic this week, neuroscientists who need to know they're autistic, and feelings I've been having about the evil that's occurring on a daily basis.
(If you're bored and not in recovery, you could make a drinking game out of how many times I saw the words "weird" and "obviously" in this episode 😆)
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course:https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: https://autisticang38.substack.com
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I have another soul kitty!
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course:https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
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Contained rage is the best way I can describe how I feel after witnessing "mean girl" behavior play out right in front of me but on someone else. This episode is mostly me bitching about mean people (aka dirty souls) and how my personality has been a "problem" my entire life. But also I need to know if people feel similar (or not) to being a spectator when others are bullied.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course:https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: https://autisticang38.substack.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-87494030a/
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An update on my latest addiction, and a list of stuff I doubt I'll ever be able to stop doing.
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Autistic Logic Mini Course:https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang
Substack: https://autisticang38.substack.com
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I never do good descriptions for episodes, and this time will be no different. Mostly about PDA/lack of sleep and my new hyperfixation. And how I feel lots of joy because I haven't hyperfixated on something in so long, and it's just one of the best feelings to experience.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course:https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
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I sent an embarrassing text to someone by accident. About a butt gremlin. Also told a lady at Wegmans to stop yelling at her kids and was reminded of the time I pretended to be CPS. Also, still can't kick this cookies n cream addiction. Help!
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course:https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
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I have an update about my cookies and cream addiction. In case anyone thinks my math is off, I do have dyscalculia, so I blame that.
Other than that, I highlight some of my favorite autistic writers/newsletters. If autism is your special interest, if you just found out you're autistic, or if you simply enjoy reading, Substack's a great place (as of the time of this recording).
I also encourage anyone who likes to write to think about starting a newsletter of your own. We need more voices.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
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This episode is mostly about what I love about being autistic. For context, I've only gotten three hours of sleep. I remember saying "my brain said this or did that" numerous times. But the rest of the episode is a bit fuzzy. I also shared about my interactions with other humans today and how my social skills are oh so bad.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
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I watched the Fire Aid L.A. concert special that was on last night and had the best sensory experience ever. I don't mean any disrespect in this episode because I know the concert was only put on to raise money. I just didn't realize the impact it'd have on me.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
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I got bit by karma (in my big toe). I also recorded this on three-ish hours of sleep. I think I was pretty coherent but I'll let you decide for yourself.
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Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
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My wife sprained her ankle and wanted to go to the ER. I told her they weren't going to do anything for her. It was a complete waste of time. I had a mini meltdown in my head and masked like I've been doing it my whole life (cuz I have). I needed to get these thoughts and feelings out of my head and body, which is the purpose of this episode.
Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
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Just a little episode about my neurotic behavior and the new kitten we got. Oh, and poop.
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Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
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This time, I was asked to DO MATH at the checkout. (Also, we're getting a kitten this weekend!)
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Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-right-the-hidden-logic-behind-your-choices
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We lost our third cat today 😔and two died within a year. Not a sad episode. I chat about what happened to him but also how VERY DIFFERENT pet grief is from human grief. I've lost several close people over the years. But the grief I have for a pet death far surpasses the human kind.
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In this episode I chat about some nonsense first and then get into how I've been a people-pleaser for most of my life. How it's affected me, why I did it. And how it felt when I stopped.
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If you listened to the first Weird Shit episode, this is a continuation. If you haven't, just listen to this one. Unless you want to hear a woman in her 40s talk about farts.
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In this episode I read a New York Times article that was published 12/23/24: "Research Finds Vaccines Are Not Behind the Rise in Autism. So What Is?" by Emily Baumgaertner
I have some mixed feelings on this article that I share. I chose to read it because not everyone has subscriptions to the NYT or even gets the paper. I feel like it highlights some decent data but misses a huge opportunity to reframe the rise in diagnoses as a positive shift.
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Had some autistic experiences this past week, of which I ascribe specific autistic feelings. Most importantly, I survived because estrogen came to the rescue. It was worth the embarrassment.
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Just some nonsense about actors who can't do accents that aren't their own very well. But mostly just some thoughts I have on social media as I experience it as an autistic person.
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Pretty sure my wife has long COVID. I feel so bad for her and wish she didn't have to experience regular colds the way she experienced COVID. Also, I have a few things to say about those trashy, shitty Xmas movies (Netflix's "Hot Frosty" and Prime's "A Christmas Karen") and ponder why oh WHY are these kinds of movies still being made? (Again, not a life-changing episode, but maybe will help pass the time if you're bored.)
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Just realized I keep talking about burnout but haven't done a whole hell of a lot about it. In this episode I share what I'll start doing about it and what will happen if I don't.
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Another storescapade. While they're annoying, I'd rather deal with the occasional asshole out in public than go to a physical job on a daily basis and feel trapped by their stupidity.
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I’m done doomscrolling. In this episode (regarding the recent US election), I'm figuring out how to stay informed without losing my mind—avoiding certain shows, finding writers who get it, and learning how to pick my battles. If you're also riding the rollercoaster of hope, anger, and confusion, let’s talk survival strategies.
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In this episode I share a bit about how I'm dealing with the 2024 election results, an update on my current addiction, and an announcement about grocery pickup.
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Random episode. I basically just dry-heaved for five minutes (not in the episode) and then got on here to record because talking helps settle my system. You're welcome?
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So had my first sleepover with one of our nieces. I survived, she survived. She's an autistic kid and it's the first time I've spent this long around any child, let alone an autistic one. So that made the experience for me way better. It went better than I thought it would!
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My niece is coming to spend a couple nights with us. This is a new experience for me, and I'm having a lot of anxiety about it. In this episode I'm just processing out loud the thoughts and feelings I'm having about this.
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If you're hoping for a life-changing episode, this ain't it. Here's why:
- I'm 41 and sleep with a damp comforter from time to time because I can't figure out how to dry it all the way through
- I'm still allergic to kids, and now one is coming to stay with us for a couple nights
- Vacuum repair shops are a mystery to me
Consider yourself warned.
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In this episode: I describe my continued inability to socialize with children; milestones for kittens are way better than milestones for babies; FINALLY, I have a female doctor that I actually like and want to meet with again. ***
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I have a few more things I want to say about my extreme dislike of having to do things I don't want to do. And that I don't want to be like this forever. I'd like to be someone who actually wants to be a helpful human and doesn't fly into a silent rage every time.
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In this episode:
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I think Ellen DeGeneres is autistic
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I hate alarms unless it's for something fun
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Garage sales are still gross
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My wife ate 5-day-old perderders
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I use calendars to schedule TV shows, not appointments
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Chatted with my niece on the phone for half an hour. Her dad almost died last week. However, we talked about scooters while I totally forgot to ask her how he's doing.
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In case you miss me talking about my storescapades, I have another mini-meltdown story about the grocery store. I also realized just how much I miss what's right in front of my eyeballs when I'm focused on something else.
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If you're in the mood for a rant, that's what this episode is. Lately there's been a bunch of dumb stuff that irritates the hell out of me. I haven't heard other people mention these things, so I'd love to know if anyone else has these thoughts.
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Had a mini-meltdown over cat poop. Realized I'm still socially awkward with neighbors I've known for years. I also just realized that had I known about my autism years ago, I never would have gotten married or chosen to live with anyone. So I chat about that a bit.
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In this episode I talk about a vet visit with our new baby in which I struggled socializing with fellow autistics. I'm surprised because I thought conversing with EVERY autistic person would be easy but nope. Not even with my 11-year-old niece. So that's confusing to me.
Will this episode change your life? NO. Should you listen anyway? Of course. You'll feel better about yourself afterward 🤣
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We got a new kitten (Philemon)!
In this episode, I try my best to explain the extensive amount of thinking I do whenever it comes to our animals, how I view animals as sacred, and how this new addition is helping me navigate the dynamics of our cat family, especially since my soul kitty died several months ago.
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I've been feeling pretty down lately but not talking about it as honestly as I could, so that's what this episode is about. I'm hoping that if anyone is feeling similarly, you know it's not just you.
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My wife just completed grad school. While I'm proud of her, I don't feel like much has changed for me. My burnout lingers, and I don't know what to do about it.
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Just a short little rant about gameplay so I can move on with my day. I'm so tired of watching competitive shows and there's always that person who takes all game moves personally, is willing to throw their yearslong friendship with someone away over it, etc. It's a GAME. There's no gray in this for me, it's all black and white: as long as the rules are followed, ANYTHING GOES. Why is this such a hard concept for people to grasp?
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This might be clickbait. “Neurodivergent Stories” is code for “some weird shit happened and I don’t know what else to call it.”
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1) Don't listen if you don't care to hear words that rhyme with unfussy.
2) Be prepared for a scary tale about a shady "inn."
3) If you leave me for good after listening to this, then I thank you for sticking around this long.
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Had some embarrassing moments in stores, which seems to be the usual these days lol. I also talk about a free mini-course I've developed about autistic intuition and trusting your gut.
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You know when you get a stretch of REALLY good days where you feel like everything's going great and you're motivated? I have a few of those a year. My most recent one came to an end today, and I'm surprised I'm not more bent out of shape over it.
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In my book, there are more cons than pros to driving. In this episode, I share about my driving woes from my teenage years to the present.
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It's here, finally! I've created a one-stop-shop for all things adult autism-related. This episode is me describing what this course will do for you, why I created it, etc.
It's ideal for any adult who recently found out they're autistic. I've got resources, fun activities, hours of audio, cool shit to learn about, etc. By the end of it, you'll have an excellent grasp of what it means to live authentically.
Here's a link to the course:
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I don't get paid to write these descriptions, so I'll pass on doing one today (Maybe you should pass on this episode)
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My wonderful wifey got us tickets to see Alanis Morissette for my birthday. I talk about how the experience of seeing her and Joan Jett were, but most importantly, how I can finally replace that scarring childhood memory with something positive.
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I promise this isn't a political episode. I just share a few thoughts about some anxiety I'm having about where the US is and how I feel embarrassed to live here.
I also talk about ethics and how I did something I don't feel very good about. Then some thoughts on The Bear.
At the end, I confess that I decimated an entire spider family and feel bad about that as well.
You know, normal stuff.
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This episode is about a few random things that happened this week. Most confusingly is why cars in the burbs are still being broken into? Who is still leaving stuff in their cars to steal? Why is this still a thing?
Like my other episodes, this one won't be life-changing. I don't get into the mysteries of the universe or anything like that. So sorry.
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Just had therapy. I recorded this sitting in my car in the parking lot of Wegmans. It just dawned on me today, after therapy, that going mute is scary for me to experience. Like, I've always had extreme anxiety and fear around it, but never sat down and took a good look at wtf is this and wow I feel so scared when it occurs.
In this episode I talk about instances when I've experienced selective/situational mutism and that basically I was more focused on coping with it, hiding it from others, and the fear of how long will it be before my voice comes back, that I never looked into it any further than that. Hopefully that makes sense.
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That was not an egregious misspelling. I've combined the words selective and situational regarding mutism. Because "selective" sounds like we do this shit on purpose!
In this episode I briefly describe my thoughts on selective mutism and also how I've been treated by others throughout my life whenever one of these SITUATIONS happens.
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This is a very random episode. I apologize for how all over the place it is. Maybe skip this one too?
In this episode I talk about how I feel there are more autistic people in the world than not, how changing our cats' food extended their lives, a new autistic podcast I found, and that a neighbor I've been avoiding finally trapped me into having a conversation.
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Very random episode but I sure feel better now that I said all that. FYI you won't get these 20-ish minutes back if you choose to listen, so you've been warned.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-n-walker/support
Finally someone takes a suggestion of mine that they asked for and then tells me how much it's helped. Do people know all the hours of research that goes into an autistic person's suggestions?!?
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In this episode I share a few things that have made me intensely happy recently and how I used to be bullied for it.
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It latched on to something and I can't get it out of my head. Is this a special interest? A hyperfixation? Both? All I know is I haven't felt this happy in a long time.
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It's a secret.
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It's my two-year autism discovery bday. This episode is all over the place but hopefully you can relate to some of it.
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I have no idea how others experience social hangovers, but I feel like I just had one.
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My wife graduated from grad school today. And for once in my life, I didn’t have a meltdown and embarrass myself.
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This time it’s about my wife graduating from grad school.
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I had a doctor app today and almost said something I probably would have regretted. For the rest of my life. Moments like that are rare for me (when I stop myself from saying the thing) and I thought I’d celebrate this small victory with an episode.
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Please just listen to the episode lol I honestly don’t know how to describe the topic.
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In this episode I admit something super embarrassing, share my discovery of the brilliant Fern Brady, and talk about how I had no idea I am now a formal member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Had therapy today and talked about how I feel emotionally after losing Hades, my identification with POTS, and being asexual.
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Sometimes I still feel like I'm not worth whatever nice thing someone is willing to do for me. Today, it happens to be in the form of a client wanting to pay me quite a bit of money well in advance of even starting his project. He's a regular, and we have a trusting relationship, but I still spiraled at the thought that someone would trust me like that.
Also, I admit that I SUCK at freelancing. It's so hard.
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Just figured out I’ve got POTS and the reason why I’m so happy about this is because I FINALLY have an explanation for my weird lifelong physical issues.
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I'm super surprised that I feel at peace with Hades's death, even just a few days after it happened. What does this mean? I'm not used to feeling stable and calm and at peace after such an emotional event. So I just talk about that a bit.
Also, I share something really embarrassing about my current financial situation.
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It’s Walmart. Need I say more? (Yes, in fact, hence this episode.)
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This episode is me basically bitching about the sun and nice weather. I really hate it. I feel like I have seasonal affective disorder during spring and summer rather than fall and winter like lots of other people. Can anybody relate to this, and if so, can you please email me and let me know it's not just me?
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I recently discovered that I ascribe stories to animals. I do it with the mice in the attic, the birds during the eclipse today, etc. I'm not sure where this comes from, or if it's prevalent among the autistic community.
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Had my second EMDR session. This episode is me processing the memories that came up regarding my mother.
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Random episode about Instagram, the show "Parenthood" and that dumb Max character, Steve Martin, and explaining my autism to my wife. Good times!
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Cat update. Also I shared a secret ABOUT my wife WITH my wife, and I'm not sure if that was a good idea or not. Also, people need to stop demoing gummy bears at Trader Joes. And I also talk about what happens inside my brain when I have to stop what I'm doing and cuddle with my wife.
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Um, I started an Instagram… if you don’t want to weed through my BS you can skip to the last 5 minutes. Or maybe just don’t listen at all and click on the link instead (highly recommended).
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I’m trying something new, and it’s scary, but we need more community.
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At least there was nitrous oxide. This was not a good time, but I realized most of the staff at that place are autistic. So that was cool.
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Think of this episode as part two of the Basic Revelations episode. My mind has been blown yet again.
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I saw a familiar dynamic play out on TV that took me right back to specific moments throughout my life. Moments where mean girls scarred me and contributed to fundamental changes in my personality for years to come.
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I recorded this after a freakout in a store. I also have some things to say about shady people.
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Just realized that my wife and I don't know the proper protocol for how to tip at restaurants with actual cash. Can anyone help?
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I saw another autistic person say on TV that they’re autistic. I’m so grateful to those of us who are doing this, so that’s mostly what this episode is about.
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I share a few things that have annoyed me recently and also something I did that I’m hugely proud of myself for doing.
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I was perusing Upwork for projects and came across a job post stating there's a medication to cure autism. It was gross. In this episode I read the job post description as well as the message I sent to that client. I hate seeing lies about autism and wish this would stop.
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I beg you! Let this neuroscientist know!
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I had therapy today and had two revelations that aren't really revelations, but when your brain is in burnout mode, you don't see basic things. What I learned was enlightening but a little embarrassing.
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I just realized tea kettles can be filled up all the way. I also am crawling my way out of burnout still.
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Still burned out, even more so now. In this episode I process through what's been going on and how everything seems like a struggle.
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I just now realized I’ve been in burnout mode for weeks. Just processing through it in this episode.
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I feel like Hades is dying and in this episode I’m just processing through those feelings.
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I was supposed to have a dental cleaning. They were out of nitrous so I rescheduled. And I just realized that I’m experiencing the same level of anxiety that I have after an actual dentist appointment. So weird!
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A few pretty insignificant things occurred recently but they made me SO happy. Lots of autistic joy. So I wanted to share.
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Not literally, of course. I watched an episode of “The Bachelor” and saw some mean girl shit that upset me because it reminded me of all the times I’ve been picked on.
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In this episode I share what my first EMDR session was like and the memories that popped up.
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My wife asked me to make her banana bread. I’ve had a long day. So I did what any other stressed individual does and I cried into the batter.
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I almost barfed at the grocery store, boob sweat was on full display, and I busted my ass twice when I got home.
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I talk about farting and barfing (among other things) so maybe don’t listen to this one.
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Started a Substack. Come join if you want to see a closer look at my crazy autistic life. autisticang38.substack.com
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Had therapy today and had the best session I’ve ever had. I was reminded that there was nothing “wrong” with me as a child, just that others were insensitive. Just wanted to chat about that.
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This episode is about the many things I find gross, such as certain textures and smells, and things people do around me that I find disgusting.
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In this episode I compare Calmer and Loops in case anyone is on the fence about them. Also, the new U.S. version of “Love on the Spectrum” just came out and I’m feeling very pissed off about the lack of autistic representation from the rest of the spectrum.
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I read a few paragraphs from Gabor Mate’s book “Scattered Minds.” It helps me understand my wife better and I thought if I read these paragraphs to you guys, it might help you understand ADHD a little bit better too.
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Random episode about some autistic stuff.
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In this episode I talk about how I didn’t feel unconditional love from my parents, specifically my mom, and how that has affected me throughout life.
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Went squirrel hunting in the attic and came across a 30-year-old mother/daughter journal…and found the origin story of the bathroom episode I did a while back.
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I’m afraid if I say what it is, you won’t listen to the episode. But it’s not ramen so that’s good.
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It’s been an odd last few days.
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I feel like autistics experience gratitude more frequently than ordinary people. In this episode, I read a few entries from my gratitude journal and explain the meaning behind each thing I’m grateful for. I also wonder if others feel grateful for similar things because they’re material, but they make my life easier.
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Apologies in advance, but there are two public service announcements I make in this episode. Plus I talk about the anxiety of misplacing something.
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This episode is about the horrors of attending workplace holiday parties. I share what mine were like prior to leaving the traditional workforce and turning to freelancing.
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I’ve talked on here before about what stores are like for me but not about going to them during the holidays. Complete sensory overload. Also, I provide some suggestions about how to make stores more autism-friendly.
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Every Marvelous Dream Replayed = I get to relive my trauma. Just kidding. This episode is about actual EMDR therapy and how I will be starting it soon. I realized I didn’t work through all my trauma like I thought I had and my therapist suggested this type of therapy.
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My wife is still recovering from COVID and it’s slow-going. It’s hard to take care of someone for days because life is already hard for me but more so when I’m responsible for making sure my wife does what she needs to do to get better. This episode may sound all over the place, so sorry about that. It’s just hard to admit this stuff is hard.
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Apparently I only have enough empathy to take care of my sick wife for three days. She got COVID for the second time, and I'm taking care of her, which I don't mind since she's my wife. However, it seems I only have three days' worth of all the things you need to do and feel for someone who is sick. Once that fourth day hits, my empathy vanishes! WTF is this? Is this an autistic thing, or does this just confirm the awesome choice I made to never have kids? (Cuz 18+ years of that is a no-go)
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This is maybe an episode you’ll want to skip. My wife got COVID for the second time. I’d been feeling stressed and anxious about what this week would be like for me, and that was before she tested positive. Then I suddenly wasn’t stressed or anxious because she’s my priority and so I immediately shifted into problem-solving mode for lack of a better description. I feel this episode is all over the place but I’m hoping this is relatable.
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I think autistic people are very efficient and out-of-the-box thinkers, and we can be damn good at problem-solving. However, I’ve come across so many people who think my way is wrong, when, in fact, it’s the better way for ME.
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I talk about unrelated things in this episode. But it's a planned episode, I promise!
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Do you find that when you're talking to someone, you descibed something that happened but some of what you were thinking, you didn't say out loud? I just realized I do that, which means I leave out important info, and in doing so, portrayed what I said much differently than I intended.
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This is embarrassing but my last episode got cut off at the end and since I don’t know how to edit, this is the rest of that episode. I think and do things that I know are autistic and I really hope you email me even if you just do one of the ones I mention.
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I’ll explain in the next episode why there are two parts.
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This episode is me just sharing the autistic thoughts and behaviors I’ve noticed about myself this week. I promise this episode isn’t life-changing lol
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I know, I know. But I just had to.
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This episode is me describing what I’ve done with my new room in terms of decorating. I am having a hard time accepting the fact that my room doesn’t look like an adult hangs out here. After listening to this episode, if you do the same with your space, please tell me so I can feel better about this lol
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I realize there are many autistic people who buy real food from the grocery store and make real meals. I am not one of those autistic people. In this episode, I read from several of my Instacart grocery list, so you can see the kind of odd items I buy on a weekly basis. I felt some shame about what I eat, and how I shop until I found out that I am autistic. So if you shop like this and have felt embarrassed, you're not alone.
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True story.
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I have a new room, money got stolen, and my card got declined when I was buying Spree.
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I read out loud the article “Seeking the Autism Diagnosis” in the Sep/Oct 2023 issue of Psychotherapy Networker. It was written by a therapist, who isn’t even autistic herself. She gives assessments to people who think they might be autistic, but in this article, she doesn’t seem very validating, and sounds kind of ignorant.
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Yes, this episode really is about a mouse.
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I watched an episode of the Amazing Race last night, and the contestants were in the airport, trying to figure out what flights to take. It reminded me of all the anxiety I had when I used to travel on airplanes all the time back when I was in the military. I haven’t been on a plane since 2007, however, I still think some of this information could be relevant to those of you who travel and experience some of the difficulties that I had when I used to travel.
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I go into depth about my routines in the hopes that somebody will listen to this episode and share with me as many details as possible about their own routines. Are yours as rigid as mine?
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I’m afraid I might sound nuts in this episode…
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I go a little more in depth about my trauma surrounding bathrooms and where it stems from.
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But it ended better this time, so I’m making some progress…right?
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This week has been a weird one.
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Still have more to say on this...
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I feel everything and nothing all at once. Is this alexithymia? I found an article about it and I share some of the information, but this isn't something I've specifically researched yet. Just processing out loud. The link to the article is: Alexithymia: Symptoms, diagnosis, and links with mental health (medicalnewstoday.com)
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I don't like to share.
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I just dropped my wife off at a ketamine therapy session, where a therapist is observing her while under the influence of ketamine. How does being watched for two hours not give her anxiety? It reminds me of all of the situations where I was being watched and how much that bothers me.
The other day, my sugar crashed. I’ve never experienced this before and thought it wasn't a real thing, just something people say when they are really really hungry. Now I feel like an ass because of all the times I invalidated people who said they were experiencing a sugar crash. This is exactly the situation that has happened to me throughout my entire life, where people don’t believe me because they haven’t experienced something I have. I feel like a hypocrite and wonder if there's a term for something like this.
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Just an update (that nobody asked for) regarding my status with fixations.
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You know those situations where people don’t believe you about something even though you have proof that you’re in the right? Do you know how devastating that feels? Of course you do. I had a situation finally work out in my favor and it feels awesome that someone believed what I said.
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I just realized I have no script at the ready regarding multiple work blunders. And I really don't want to ever need one.
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I made a pretty big mistake on a book I was working on for a client. I go out of my way to make sure I don't come off as incompetent. This is just me processing through some negative self-talk.
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This episode is me sharing about my excessive sweating issue and how much of a sensory nightmare feeling like a dirty bitch all the time can be. Are there any other sweaty bitches that have this issue? (Maybe skip this episode.)
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This week has been filled with things that I cannot do because they are hard! I reached a breaking point because I felt like I wasted so much time trying to figure stuff out.
An editor I just connected with online shared they are also autistic. Mind blown! This is the first time someone in my professional world shared something like that! I feel so understood.
My wife did her ketamine retreat. It worked! I also learned more about my autism and how I handle major anxiety.
My wife started her ketamine retreat therapy thing today. She isn’t adhering to some of the guidelines and it is giving me so much anxiety.
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My wife goes on her ketamine retreat in one week. I found myself getting excited about how life-changing this can be for her (and us) and imagining all the potential positive outcomes. Then I noticed I wasn’t allowing myself to become too hopeful because I don’t do well with disappointment. I of course hope this is relatable and that I don’t sound too all over the place.
And it didn't go so bad. The new neighbors had a U-Haul in their driveway. I mowed the side of the house and didn't look over at them once because, you know, making eye contact would mean I'd have to stop and talk to them! So I didn't. And as a reward, one of them followed me to my house and introduced himself. Since I felt like a complete moron for not having done that first (since it's the polite thing to do), I told him I'm autistic and struggle with socializing.
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My wife is trying to lose weight and get healthy. I don’t know how to be supportive of her in this area because I live a sedentary lifestyle and I have disordered eating. I was never taught how to be supportive in some areas, and this is one of them. It seems so easy but it isn't.
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I learned something new about myself this week but it's too hard to put into words. I learned that even if I have the ability and means to do something, I LITERALLY can't. I hope I explained this well in the episode and that it makes more sense.
Went to Walgreens. The cashier talked to me about her cats. I felt awkward. What else is new!
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I'm noticing that I have persistent empathy and rumination about the negative things people go through, and I share some examples of what I mean. I’m not sure if this is an autistic thing or not.
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Went to see Chelsea Handler, my favorite comedian. I'm pretty sure I stayed on topic mostly but there are some tangents.
This is for all of you who've been laughed at for packing SO much stuff just for an overnight stay somewhere. There's a method to the madness that some people don't seem to get.
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This is like part two to an episode I did a while back. More things I don't understand. And also, does anyone else believe Anne Frank may have been autistic?
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Reflections of where I was in life a year ago, when I found out I'm autistic, and how it feels being 40 and autistic.
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As I’m wrapping up my next book, this one about employment, I am having some PTSD from recalling the negative experiences I had at all of the places I've worked. I needed to process out loud so that's what this episode is.
Ever find a brand you become obsessed with but all of a sudden it's hard to find? This episode is literally about my quest to find a particular flavored water brand. I share just how far I'm willing to go to get my hands on a product. And why I feel my thoughts and behaviors regarding this issue are to do with me being autistic.
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Good luck trying to follow this episode.
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Obviously, I have been autistic for my entire life but in this episode, I share about what it has felt like to know I’m autistic and what this first year of awareness has been like.
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My marriage is in shambles and this situation is so bizarre. Just needed to process out loud. Maybe skip this episode unless you've experienced a shaky marriage.
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I talk about my crumbling marriage and also how I finally feel like I deserve more from a spouse than what I've been getting, which is a constant feeling of being invisible.
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Don't worry, it's not THAT kind of butt stuff, but there is some stuff about butts. Wish I could have seen the look on your face when this episode title popped up on your phone. Anyway I had a doctor appointment today with a rare treat: a male doctor! That appointment was half as long as they are with female doctors. This makes my autism happy, so I chat about it.
I've removed my autism mask, for the most part, but now I'm officially removing my COVID mask when I'm out and about. This is NOT a political episode. I just needed to process my feelings about this out loud. Mostly because I don't understand how I am super decisive about something one second, but five minutes later can't make a decision about something else. Especially when there is So. Much. Information. About that thing and I STILL cannot reach a decision without defaulting and going with what the majority of people are doing. Can anyone relate to this? Is this an autistic thing or just a normal human thing?
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Is it just me or does it seem there are more of us autistics in the world than what people think?
I finally understand why I've had auditory processing issues my whole life. I just didn't know that's what it is. I share what some of those issues are.
I was such a bitch in past relationships, which I regret now. I broke up with guys left and right, but married the first woman I got with lol. I talk about regrets I have regarding the ways I chose to break up with people.
I think it is important to talk about autistic awe and how much joy nearly anything can bring us - more so than many ordinary people from what I’ve been learning. This episode is just me sharing some of the things that I am in awe of.
Unfortunately I had my very first "sit-down" tax appointment. It was an hour I will never get back. The tax preparer was slow AF and died multiple times in my mind.
I'm dealing with a client who doesn't seem to know what they're doing. And they think it's ME who doesn't know. I wish people could communicate clearly when it comes to work. This is a venty episode.
I catch feelings all the time - other people's feelings. This is described as a feature of empaths, highly sensitive people, and autistics. They all seem to be the same to me. This has been an issue for me recently, so I wanted to process through it.
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This is for all the so-called weirdos who think what we do is pretty normal, just not to ordinary people. Although in all fairness there are a couple things I do that even fellow autistics would scratch their heads about.
For anyone who actually reads these descriptions, my autistic brain trailed off when I started talking about the conversation between my therapist and me regarding scripts. She suggested I save a file on my computer with scripts so that when someone asks me something specific, I'll have the answer I need already saved and can just pull it up. So I saved what I wrote to that lady to use for future interactions. This will make sense after you've listened to the episode, which is about me telling someone I don't know that I'm autistic and have auditory processing issues.
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I told on myself and informed my friend I lied to her a couple weeks ago. It felt great. That's not sarcasm, it really felt good to explain an aspect of my autism and not be judged for it.
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I want to know if there is such a thing as autistic paranoia, or is it just me who is paranoid? I go to great lengths to avoid doing anything embarrassing in public but I always feel like people are watching and judging me anyway. Can anyone relate to this?
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While I was waiting for my car inspection, I was annoyed by someone's complete lack of awareness. Ranty episode.
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I lied to a friend recently about why I couldn't hang out with them but now I'm noticing that I feel guilty for doing things like that. I've done this so many times throughout my life because I never know how I'm going to feel on the day I'm supposed to hang out with someone. I realize that I can't do that anymore and need to just be honest about my autism and accept that I can't control how others will react to my explanation.
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I ramble about crying when someone shared their autism diagnosis, realizing I can't do normal grocery shopping, and that I have a crack in my windshield.
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Ham and Potato soup led to me finally applying some rational thinking to a shutdown I experienced recently. Autism for the win!
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I half-ass doing things just as much as I don't. What sense does that make? I feel like because I'm autistic I'd rather put energy toward things that I'll struggle with rather than on things that don't matter too much. Is this autism or am I just a lazy bitch? Feel free to let me know.
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Many autistic people have coordination issues. I am definitely one of them. I fall down stairs, trip over nothing, and bump into everything. Hopefully you can relate!
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I share about the four types of intimacy and how I think being autistic makes intimacy challenging for me.
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Whenever I do something embarrassing (or naughty) in public, I run. Whenever someone I’m in public with does something embarrassing, I run. All throughout my life I’ve had people not believe me when I’m being honest, so whenever possible, I will escape a situation ASAP because if I wasn’t there when it happened, then it wasn’t me! Do other autistic people do this?
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Just talking about my hellish day, which included sensory overload, a hike from hell, peopling...and NOT having a meltdown!
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Sometimes I get weird looks when I say out loud the things I wonder about. We autistics have such active imaginations... but is mine TOO active? Are there any autistics who are curious about all kinds of random shit and had people think those are weird things to wonder about?
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Sometimes I have difficulty tapping into feeling empathy for others. Even my own wife! This is baffling to me. I'd love to know if this is an autism thing or an I just a huge bitch?
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This episode is me complaining about things that don’t really make sense. The episode is not meant to be negative or bring anybody down, but I have yet to meet autistic people who view these things the same way as I do, but I know they're out there.
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Just some thoughts on a television show I recently saw that portrayed autism pretty accurately, in my opinion.
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It only took five minutes for my people allergies to kick up. This is me babbling about a chocolate shoppe visit that took a turn to Autism Land.
There are so many positives to being autistic and feeling deeply is one of them. When I'm not having sensory processing issues I’m having awesome sensory experiences that I feel on such deep levels that I try my best in this episode to describe.
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There are some things that were so embarrassing that not only do I wish I could forget them, but I wish my autistic mind stopped reminding me of them every other day.
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I often wonder how people miss the things I see, smell, etc., and I can't figure out if this is exclusive to autism and neurodiversity or if ordinary people are like this too.
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Most of the time I have no idea how to initiate a conversation with people or what to say in response in certain situations. I don’t know what else to say here.
It doesn't take much for someone to hurt my feelings and for me to spiral as a result. I've been told my whole life to get thicker skin but now I'm learning to validate how I feel. Learning that I'm autistic allows me to be aware of what is going on in my head when I feel hurt and for the first time I realized I'm nonverbal when I shut down.
This episode has nothing to do with a baby shark. But the chorus of that song that goes do do do do do is what is going on in my head right now which is the best way I can describe my current emotional state. My life doesn't make sense right now just like the title of this episode.
The holidays cause many interruptions to my routines, which results in so much frustration. This is just me venting about the craziness I feel at having my routines interrupted consistently at this time of year.
My preference for sameness extends to every aspect of my life. Learning that this is an autistic trait has allowed me to accept this about myself.
Doesn’t catastrophic and neurotic kind of mean the same thing? Is there really that much of a difference? I am a catastrophic thinker on pretty much a daily basis. Is this an autistic thing or just plain neurotic?
It's a few days before Christmas. People are out getting last-minute gifts. There's also a winter storm approaching, so even more people are out. And I'm autistic. Need I say more?
I went from having a purpose for many years to not having one for many years to now having rediscovered it.
Learning that I'm autistic has been so liberating. I changed some stuff immediately because it was getting too hard to keep the mask up, so autism gave me the courage to just be me whenever possible.
To me, meltdowns are like minefields. You better step carefully or you might trigger one. Yesterday my minefield was a car dealership, but good news... I avoided a meltdown! This is me just talking about what I did to prepare for the trip to the car dealership, which was hours away, and the amount of time I spent making sure I didn't cause a scene.
More of a lighthearted episode about things ordinary people seem to understand or be okay with, but I just don't. Is it because I'm autistic?
I have such difficulty being interrupted when I’m doing something. It's like I short circuit. Small barriers like these are so frustrating and I often feel like I can’t control my responses to them.
I don't know how helpful this episode is because it's just me talking about how I dealt with things in the past and I am still dumbfounded on how I got this far in life without knowing I'm autistic. Would services have helped me? I don't know because I forgot to talk about that.
I talk about my childhood, inadequate/neglectful parenting, what my relationship with my family looks like now, and if things could have been better had I known as a kid that I'm autistic.
I talk about how the holidays were for me as a child (crappy) and how they are as an adult (not crappy).
A running theme throughout my life is feeling like others view me as being too much. I’m not even talking about being high maintenance. I’ve had people say I’m too loud, too annoying, too upset, too opinionated... Am I too much because I’m autistic?
An update on my procedure and how it's felt having to completely rely on others (as an adult) for the first time.
I talk about how I started my own business, pros and cons of working for myself, and how this has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my mental health and well-being, as well as my newfound status of autistic.
I actually don't recommend listening to this unless you're that bored. Just processing some things out loud and trying to work through my stress and anxiety.
If you like listening to people who lose their train of thought multiple times, then by all means, please press play. Mainly I verbally process all the changes I'm dealing with and the anxiety that comes along with them.
I constantly think about organizing something and making it more functional. I get fixated on things that are unkempt. So this episode is just me talking about how much I love organization and order, what my methods are, and how learning I’m autistic has allowed me to accept this aspect of myself.
I say thank you way more than I probably should. Like, all the time. Is this an autistic thing or just a me thing? Email me at autisticang38@gmail.com if you're like this too!
I'm having obsessive thoughts about this ginormous cyst in my stomach and I wish I could stop them. I'm hoping that this episode helped me get all that crap out of my head but if not, maybe someone can relate to my craziness.
I've never liked touch and now I know it's because I'm autistic. People have always made me feel weird for not wanting a hug or for not wanting someone to stand so close to me. I hope someone can relate to this.
I recorded this episode minutes after I got done with the dentist to show what it's like for me at these kinds of appointments. I am pretty anxious (more than usual) in this episode so hopefully it makes sense.
I want to talk about something I love about being autistic, which is having an active brain. It just keeps going and going with all kinds of thoughts and ideas. I mean, I'm never bored! But I wonder if there are autistic people out there that think about the same kinds of things that I do because I haven't come across any yet. Can anyone relate?
So rumination is pretty common among us autistics. I've been doing a lot of it lately. This episode is just word vomit about all of the irrational thoughts I have about things, specifically all that I've had going on this past week, and why I don't think rumination is always a negative thing.
I was able to prevent myself from having a meltdown but it wasn't easy. Now that I think about it, I don't think I explained how exactly I prevented it. But that's not the point of this episode. The point is that hopefully you'll find this experience relatable so you know it's not just you. Why do us autistics get so worked up about seemingly small matters? Well, because they're not small to us.
It sucks feeling like you don't belong, until it doesn't. I talk about how it felt being different pre-autism self-identification and how awesome it feels now knowing that I do, in fact, fit in.
I talk about what employment has been like for me. Having an autism lens through which to look back at my various issues in this area is super helpful because it all makes sense now. But still... I'd rather get shanked than have to work with/for idiots ever again.
I'm not very good at handling change, even if it's a positive change. This is just me processing out loud all the things happening in my life in such a short amount of time and how overwhelming it feels.
I talk about the "preparation" I do to get ready to socialize with a friend or go to an appointment and how I feel when someone cancels on me (usually pretty happy). I have trouble with just about every aspect of socializing, which is thanks to being autistic, but these types of interactions I talk about are easier for me to deal with because I know when they’re going to happen.
Disordered eating is prevalent within the autism community. I share about my eating habits, my issues with food, and how learning I'm autistic has allowed me to accept my food issues as well as embrace my strange but prefered methods of eating.
Someone came to the door. I wasn't expecting them. It gave me so much anxiety. This is a very rambly episode about what goes through my lovely autistic mind when stuff like this happens.
I take issue with the word DISORDER in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Why? Cuz it's not a disorder! I share my perspective on this diagnosis and why I feel like it should be removed from the DSM.
Why do us autistics struggle so much with making choices? Listen to me talk about my decision-making nightmares.
There are ups and downs with everything, and autism is no different. Listen to me babble about some of the ups and downs (from my perspective) and how truly awesome it is to be autistic.
I explain (or at least try to) why it's so difficult for me to communicate and how learning I'm autistic has helped me better understand this embarrassing aspect of myself.
I share info I've learned about autistic meltdowns as well as what my own meltdowns look like, how intense they are, and what I'm doing to lessen both their intensity and frequency.
I share some of the books and podcasts I've found that have helped me accept, understand, and embrace my autism.
Being autistic, I don't understand why people use idioms to explain what they mean. Why can't you be direct and use the actual words and not some saying that doesn't even make sense?
I share the details of my routines, why I have them, when they started, and how being autistic helps me accept that I live my life according to time and routine.
Why I have trouble socializing, why I don't ever want to, and how learning I am autistic means I don't have to now!
I talk about what masking is, how I've masked my entire life, and how free I feel to just be me now.
Thoughts on the rules I will and will not follow. Also, I don't know the rules for relationships, etc., so...what do I do?
My thoughts about being self-identified autistic, why I don't want a diagnosis, and how getting a diagnosis could be beneficial for others.