So here is my tw, because I have some things tonight that need to be said. I’m seeing an increase of posts in various groups I’m in with my fellow autistic people struggling something fierce. Some of them even say they don’t want to be autistic. One going as far as to say they wouldn’t wish autism on their worst enemy.
Now, I never, ever want to invalidate someone else’s experience with autism, because odds are, it differs from mine greatly. It’s not my place to speak for someone else. For instance, some of us see our autism as a disability, where others, like myself, do not. I think it should be an individual choice as it gets kinda complicated there. There is no clear cut answer t
However, I can’t help but wonder how much of this self hate is actually due to one’s autism, or how much of it is due to internalized ableism and unrealistic expectations put on us by a society that frankly, does a shitty job of accomodating us, trying to figure us out and understand us or even bother to try. So this brings me to my next point.
o this one. Autism just simply varies from person to person too much.
So, to my fellow autistic people, who I love immensely, whether you’re #autisticandproud, not so much, somewhere in between, neither or you don’t really understand the concept of autistic pride at all, please, please know you are loved. You are wanted, needed, appreciated, thought about. You are a lovely, sacred, unique, irreplaceable, precious human being with immeasurable worth. You are valid, you matter and I love you more than I’ll ever have words for. If no one has told you this today, then I’ll tell it to you.
In closing, please try to understand that you are in no way, shape, form or fashion, responsible for anyone else’s ableism, negativity, ignorance and just general assholery. Please remember that self care, does not make you selfISH. Remember that there is room for you here. You’re here for a reason. If you were meant to be nt, you would have been created nt. You’re autistic because you’re supposed to be. Being autistic is lovely. You are lovely and loved. there is more here for you and you deserve a helluva lot better than the shit storm life is currently throwing you in the middle of. I’m sorry you
So, keep kicking ass, keep loving with your whole heart. Keep putting yourself out there and expressing yourself freely. whether it’s with spoken communication or not. If what you’re doing works for you and hurts no one, you’re already doing it right. Stim freely and be yourself unashamedly, unaqologetically, you beautiful, wonderful, bright and shining souls.
Sincerely, your fellow autist
‘re hurting. I’m hurting with you. Know that I’m here and I give a damn about you. Please try to know how precious you are. Hold on, lovelies, it gets better.
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