Asperger - Blog Posts

I have empathy... [18/11/18]

This is a kind of prevention poster on a stereotype I did for a homework assignment. The one I did is based on the stereotype that Asperger them has no empathy or emotions... Is false of course, even, they are more empathetic than a non-Asperger, and obviously feel emotions (Some of Asperger are hyper-emotional).

Being female on the spectrum means wearing a mask for far too many. It's hard to be ourselves in public, around others, but we must. We must love ourselves enough to be ourselves wherever we are. We must be brave enough to try.

But theory and practice aren't always the same, are they? And neurotypicals can be cold, callous, and cruel.

I'm finally choosing to be "me." It's not always easier, but the more I try, the better it is. The healthier it is. Do I have autism? Maybe; they didn't diagnose girls when I was younger. I do share a lot of traits. For one, I have Sensory Processing Disorder, for sure. I'm as socially awkward AF. But my daughter is def an Aspie. I've seen her put the masks on. And I'm proud of her for choosing to grow into herself.

To hell with the masks - let's finally be free to be...us.

Exactly how I felt yesterday. *sigh*