Adulthood... with a chance of autism

I was supposed to have a dental cleaning. They were out of nitrous so I rescheduled. And I just realized that I’m experiencing the same level of anxiety that I have after an actual dentist appointment. So weird! *** 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://a...

A few pretty insignificant things occurred recently but they made me SO happy. Lots of autistic joy. So I wanted to share. *** 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-87494030a/ Q...

Not literally, of course. I watched an episode of “The Bachelor” and saw some mean girl shit that upset me because it reminded me of all the times I’ve been picked on. *** 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://...

In this episode I share what my first EMDR session was like and the memories that popped up. *** 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-87494030a/ Quora: https://adulthoodwithach...

My wife asked me to make her banana bread. I’ve had a long day. So I did what any other stressed individual does and I cried into the batter. *** 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/autist...

I almost barfed at the grocery store, boob sweat was on full display, and I busted my ass twice when I got home. *** 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-87494030a/ Quora: http...

I talk about farting and barfing (among other things) so maybe don’t listen to this one. *** 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-87494030a/ Quora: https://adulthoodwithachance...

Started a Substack. Come join if you want to see a closer look at my crazy autistic life. autisticang38.substack.com *** 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-87494030a/ Quora:...

Had therapy today and had the best session I’ve ever had. I was reminded that there was nothing “wrong” with me as a child, just that others were insensitive. Just wanted to chat about that. *** 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...

This episode is about the many things I find gross, such as certain textures and smells, and things people do around me that I find disgusting. *** 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/auti...

In this episode I compare Calmer and Loops in case anyone is on the fence about them. Also, the new U.S. version of “Love on the Spectrum” just came out and I’m feeling very pissed off about the lack of autistic representation from the rest of the spectrum. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journal series: https://www.ama...

I read a few paragraphs from Gabor Mate’s book “Scattered Minds.” It helps me understand my wife better and I thought if I read these paragraphs to you guys, it might help you understand ADHD a little bit better too. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang Substack: http...

Random episode about some autistic stuff. *** 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-87494030a/ Quora: https://adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com/ Reddit: https://www.reddit....

In this episode I talk about how I didn’t feel unconditional love from my parents, specifically my mom, and how that has affected me throughout life. *** 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/i...

Went squirrel hunting in the attic and came across a 30-year-old mother/daughter journal…and found the origin story of the bathroom episode I did a while back. *** 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.link...

I’m afraid if I say what it is, you won’t listen to the episode. But it’s not ramen so that’s good. *** 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-87494030a/ Quora: https://adulthood...

It’s been an odd last few days. *** 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-87494030a/ Quora: https://adulthoodwithachanceofautism.quora.com/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/auti...

I feel like autistics experience gratitude more frequently than ordinary people. In this episode, I read a few entries from my gratitude journal and explain the meaning behind each thing I’m grateful for. I also wonder if others feel grateful for similar things because they’re material, but they make my life easier. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable...

Apologies in advance, but there are two public service announcements I make in this episode. Plus I talk about the anxiety of misplacing something. *** 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/...

This episode is about the horrors of attending workplace holiday parties. I share what mine were like prior to leaving the traditional workforce and turning to freelancing. *** 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: htt...

I’ve talked on here before about what stores are like for me but not about going to them during the holidays. Complete sensory overload. Also, I provide some suggestions about how to make stores more autism-friendly. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101 Public Journal series: https://www.amazon.com/author/autisticang Substack: http...

Every Marvelous Dream Replayed = I get to relive my trauma. Just kidding. This episode is about actual EMDR therapy and how I will be starting it soon. I realized I didn’t work through all my trauma like I thought I had and my therapist suggested this type of therapy. The link I mentioned: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22641-emdr-therapy *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online...

My wife is still recovering from COVID and it’s slow-going. It’s hard to take care of someone for days because life is already hard for me but more so when I’m responsible for making sure my wife does what she needs to do to get better. This episode may sound all over the place, so sorry about that. It’s just hard to admit this stuff is hard. *** Email: autisticang38@gmail.com Online Course: angel...

Apparently I only have enough empathy to take care of my sick wife for three days. She got COVID for the second time, and I'm taking care of her, which I don't mind since she's my wife. However, it seems I only have three days' worth of all the things you need to do and feel for someone who is sick. Once that fourth day hits, my empathy vanishes! WTF is this? Is this an autistic thing, or does thi...

This is maybe an episode you’ll want to skip. My wife got COVID for the second time. I’d been feeling stressed and anxious about what this week would be like for me, and that was before she tested positive. Then I suddenly wasn’t stressed or anxious because she’s my priority and so I immediately shifted into problem-solving mode for lack of a better description. I feel this episode is all over the...