For a long time, I thought there would be a moment where things finally “clicked.” Where I’d understand people better, feel less drained, and stop feeling out of sync with the world. I assumed acceptance was just a step toward becoming more functional, more settled, more normal. Now I’m not so sure. Accepting that I’m autistic sometimes feels like giving up hope, like admitting there’s no version of me that will ever move through life easily. And that’s hard, especially when you see others hitti

I recently discovered Ella.kids, an incredible AI-powered app that can write custom social stories and create task cards or visual schedules for any situation you describe! This is a game changer for autistic travelers and families who want to prepare for new experiences. Whether it’s flying for the first time, going through airport security, or checking into a hotel, you can describe the situation and Ella.kids will build a personalized social story to help preview each step of the trip. 💡 Wha

There was a time when I loved crunchy foods. Crispy bacon, toasted bread, anything that made noise when you bit into it felt satisfying and “correct.” It was a clear sensory signal: food is happening now. But this time around, I’m solidly in my soft, consistent foods era, things like mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs cooked low and slow, well-simmered rice, and pasta that’s evenly tender all the way through. This isn’t about being picky or nostalgic. It’s about sensory load. Crunch used to feel gr

After being ghosted, ignored, or slowly faded on enough times, it’s hard to stay motivated. You try to show interest, be consistent, plan things, communicate clearly and it still goes nowhere. Or you realize too late that the other person was never really interested in you to begin with. Dating has been especially exhausting for me because people seem to clock that I’m “different” pretty quickly. I don’t know if it’s my eye contact, my tone, my expressions, or the way I answer questions, but som

Do I agree with this list? Yeah mostly. It tracks with U.S. buying habits: Call of Duty and sports titles are basically annual utilities at this point, and big franchises like Battlefield, Monster Hunter, and Borderlands always move units. The remaster sneaking in makes sense too nostalgia sells hard. That said, “best-selling” ≠ “best.” This list reflects mass appeal and marketing muscle more than creativity or risk. I’d expect some incredible indie or mid-budget games from 2025 to be totally mi

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When you live with profound autism, that message doesn’t feel like guidance. It feels like the ground is disappearing. If you can’t trust your own mind, what are you supposed to stand on? I already struggle to process the world. I miss cues, fixate on details, and replay conversations trying to understand what went wrong. So when people say things like “you’re overthinking” or “that’s not how it happened,” it doesn’t calm me, it makes me question everything. My feelings, my memories, even my rig

Tell me you love dark, intense, mind-bending shows without telling me. This lineup raised me. Which one are you rewatching first and what did I miss?

My boyfriend and I have been together for two years, and we are good. When it’s just us, everything feels solid and healthy. The issue is his friends. The guys he hangs out with don’t seem responsible at all, and every time he’s with them, it feels like he slips backward less focused, more careless. This isn’t a one-time thing. It keeps happening. I’ve tried talking to him about it calmly and honestly. I explain how it worries me and how it affects us. He listens in the moment, says he understan

I’m a pretty new designer, and honestly… Canva has been my comfort zone. I know Photoshop is the “industry standard” and all that, but Canva clicks for me. The layout is clean, the tools are where I expect them to be, and I don’t feel like I’m fighting the software just to get an idea out of my head. Drag, drop, tweak, done. That kind of flow really matters when you’re still learning and building confidence. I’ve been using Canva for social posts, simple branding, flyers, and even some light pho