Adulthood... with a chance of autism

An update on my latest addiction, and a list of stuff I doubt I'll ever be able to stop doing. *** 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/aut...

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-f...

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-beh...

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 any...

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:/...

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...

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. *** 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...

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...

Just a little episode about my neurotic behavior and the new kitten we got. Oh, and poop. *** 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 Sub...

This time, I was asked to DO MATH at the checkout. (Also, we're getting a kitten this weekend!) *** 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...

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. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journ...

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. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang Substack: https://autisticang38.substack.com...

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. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang Substack: https://autisticang38.substack.com LinkedIn: h...

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 re...

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. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang Substack: https://autisticang38.substack...

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. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang Substack: https://autisticang38.substack.com Linke...

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 t...

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. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang Substack: https://autisticang38.substack.com Linked...

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. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang Substack: https://autisticang38.substack.com Li...

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. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-schoo...

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. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: 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.lin...

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? *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang Substack: https://autisticang38.substack.com LinkedIn: https:/...

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! *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journal series...

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. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang Substack:...

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. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-...