I was diagnosed with autism in my late 20s, and honestly, it explained so much of my life up to that point. Before the diagnosis, I just thought I was “bad at being a person.” I struggled socially, got overwhelmed easily, and needed routines way more than the people around me seemed to. I was constantly masking copying how others talked, forcing eye contact, laughing when I wasn’t sure why and then crashing hard when I got home. I knew something was different, but without a name for it, I intern

🌻 Have You Heard of the Sunflower Lanyard at Airports? The Sunflower Lanyard is a simple tool that lets airport staff know you or your child may have a hidden disability. This can include autism, ADHD, anxiety, sensory differences, PTSD, or other invisible challenges. It’s a quiet way to signal, “I might need a little extra patience or support.” ✈️ How It Can Help When staff recognize the sunflower, they may: • Speak more clearly or slowly • Offer extra time in lines • Give simple directions •

I have two kids, and if I let them run the kitchen, they’d eat pasta every single night. Buttered noodles, mac and cheese, spaghetti pasta is basically their love language. I’m not anti-pasta at all, but I am anti “nothing but beige carbs forever.” What’s worked for me isn’t banning pasta, but controlling how it shows up. First, pasta is never the whole meal anymore. I treat it like a base, not the star. If we’re having spaghetti, it’s mixed with ground turkey, lentils, or sautéed veggies zucchi

Valentine’s Day was Saturday, Feb 14, and now that it’s over, I just want to say this out loud for anyone who needs to hear it. I didn’t get a gift this year either. No surprise date, no card, no last-minute “thinking of you” text. And yeah, it stung more than I expected. I tried to brush it off, told myself it was “just another day,” but let’s be real Valentine’s Day has a way of poking old wounds, especially if you’re dating, hoping, or trying to believe that love will eventually show up for y

Holy heck... Ubisoft just dropped the Metal Gear Solid crossover we didn’t know we needed! Solid Snake is joining Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege as a full playable Operator in Operation Silent Hunt on March 3rd, kicking off Year 11 of Siege with arguably one of the craziest collabs in the game’s history. He’s more than just a skin too.. Snake brings unique gadgets and tools straight out of stealth action lore, and the season includes brand new maps, balancing updates, and even a Metal Gear-theme

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This is something I’ve been struggling with a lot. In group therapy, people sometimes touch my shoulder without asking, and it makes me really uncomfortable. I don’t like it at all, it feels invasive, and it stresses me out. When we go on trips, like to the farm, it’s even harder. Carrying a communication book, paper, or whiteboard isn’t practical, and sometimes I forget to bring them. That means there’s no easy way for me to say, “please don’t touch me,” and people just assume it’s okay. Small

If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones lore, character journeys, and heartfelt adventure, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is an absolute must-watch. It’s a lighter, character-driven story about Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg that still delivers all the world-building and emotional depth Westeros is known for but with its own identity. A great entry point for new viewers and a rewarding expansion of the universe for long-time fans. Trust me give it a shot, you won’t regret it.

I remember when I was a kid, summers meant riding bikes, calling friends on a landline, and passing notes in class. Gen Z doesn’t know that world. They’ve grown up with smartphones, TikTok, and a constant stream of online content. Sometimes it feels like we’re raising kids in a completely different universe. My niece spends an hour crafting a short TikTok video... picking sounds, editing, writing captions. To me, it looks like “just playing on her phone,” but it’s actually creativity, socializin

Just read about a new wave of dating apps that use AI to interview you and match you based on personality, not swipes and photos. The idea is to ditch the superficial swipe culture and focus on deeper compatibility which sounds nice on paper. But as someone who’s watched friends use dating apps for years, this feels… complicated. For a lot of autistic people, typical apps aren’t just “annoying”, they’re exhausting. Endless small talk, trying to intuit social cues, and feeling like you’re invisib