Therapy Saved My Life
Nick Barry
September 19, 2021
Nick Barry is a nonspeaker who has his world opened up by gaining access to communication, but his emotional needs were not met until he was enrolled in counseling.
mental health
Living with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
ndsquishtoy
March 20, 2021
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is common in neurodivergent people and people with complex trauma. This article explains what it’s like.
Our Journey with Selective Mutism – Bekki Semenova and Stella
Autism Pride
November 24, 2020
Most people think that we are being stubborn or that we actually get to choose when we are able to talk or not. This is definitely not the case. Selective mutism is not an easy condition to manage.
On Autism and Adolescence: An Open Letter to My High School Classmates
Amanda Madru
November 24, 2020
I am autistic. The teen years are rough on everyone—there’s no question about it. Surviving them when you live with undiagnosed ASD and co-occurring, untreated major depression… well, speaking from personal experience, that counts as a special brand of hell.
Autism and Meltdowns: One Autistic Woman’s Journey
Lauren Melissa Ellzey
November 2, 2020
Lauren Melissa had no idea what was happening to her when she would dissolve into rage, confusion, or even blacking out. Once she was finally diagnosed as autistic, she had the self-knowledge to take control.
Recovering Addicts Don’t Deserve Lifelong Stigma
David Gray-Hammond
September 22, 2020
People see addicts in recovery as “a different sort of addict” to those who have not found recovery. This is invalidating and untrue.
Autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, Dyslexia: Higher Risk for Addiction & Suicide- #NoDejahVu
David Gray-Hammond
September 9, 2020
Autistic people are more vulnerable to addiction and suicide, and yet this is not discussed. We need to start talking about this now to reduce stigma and provide resources to those in need.
The Harder They Fight: How Barriers to Diagnosis Fuel Depression #NoDejahVu
Cheyenne Thornton
September 9, 2020
Sometimes, doctors and therapists neglect to consider that they are the reason their clients are experiencing depression.
On Autistics and Substance Use During Lockdown
David Gray-Hammond
April 30, 2020
If you’re finding lockdown and quarantine are contributing to an increase in your use of drugs, alcohol, or other unhealthy coping mechanisms, these steps might help you to find some healthier ways to navigate difficult times.
Call-Out Culture and Learned Helplessness
ItinerantMystic
March 25, 2020
It is those who seize power and control via their continued privileges who often become the spokespeople of a given minority group. Call-out culture needs to be called out because it has become a tool of oppressors.
