Adulthood... with a chance of autism

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-...

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

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

In this episode: - I think Ellen DeGeneres is autistic - I hate alarms unless it's for something fun - Garage sales are still gross - My wife ate 5-day-old perderders - I use calendars to schedule TV shows, not appointments - 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. *** Em...

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

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

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 🤣 ***...

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

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. *** 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...

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. *** 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...

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...

This might be clickbait. “Neurodivergent Stories” is code for “some weird shit happened and I don’t know what else to call it.” *** 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.linkedin.com/in/autistic-ang-8749403...

1) Don't listen if you don't care to hear words that rhyme with look-see. 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. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang Sub...