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Morgana Clementine in The Unexpected Autistic Life
Dec 19, 2024

a red candle in a festive setting on top of a wooden tablea red candle in a festive setting on top of a wooden table

Finding the Holiday Season Stressful? You’re Not Alone

Balancing social time with me time as an…

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Kristy Westaway in The Unexpected Autistic Life
Nov 11, 2024

MENTAL HEALTH

AuDHD Ask: Why Won’t You Let Me Help You?

Understanding AuDHD Overwhelm

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Jenny Wren in The Unexpected Autistic Life
Oct 31, 2024

Three Mallard ducks in water, with one duck flapping his wings.Three Mallard ducks in water, with one duck flapping his wings.

Like a Duck to the Air

The liminal moment between wet water and dry air is the absolute worst moment…

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Phoenix in The Unexpected Autistic Life
May 2, 2024

Chalk writing on pavement which reads, “You got this”.Chalk writing on pavement which reads, “You got this”.

4 Self-Care Strategies For Autistic Adults

Some advice from my personal experience

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Lauren in The Unexpected Autistic Life
Mar 16, 2022

How I Reduced My Masking

And why I spend less energy hiding autistic traits now

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