I’ve noticed an increase of posts in various autistic groups I’m in, with many of us struggling fiercely. Some saying things like not wanting to be autistic, or that they wouldn’t wish autism on their worst enemy. This makes me hurt. I have to wonder how much of this comes from their experience with autism and how much of it is internalized ableism, triggered by society’s unrealistic expectations of us.
So, this brings me to today’s post. I love the autistic community immensely. More than I have words for. So if no one has told you this today, or ever, I will tell you. If you were meant to be nt, you would have been created nt. You’re exactly the way you were supposed to be created. You are in no way, shape, form or fashion responsible for other peoples’ ableism, ignorance or just general assholery. Please try not to carry it.
So please know that you are a beautiful, lovely, unique, sacred, irreplaceable, precious human being with immeasurable value. Someone loves you. Someone is thinking about you and wonders if you’re okay. Someone gives a damn about you even if that someone is me. Whether you’re #autisticandproud, not so much, somewhere in the middle or you really don’t understand the comcept of autistic pride, you are loved. You matter.
So keep kicking ass, keep loving with your whole heart, putting yourself out there, allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Keep expressing yourself, be it with spoken communication or not. Eventually, you’ll find someone who sees into you and appreciates what they find. Remember that you’re the one who’s got it right, not them. Don’t sacrifice your own comfort for someone else’s. especially when it comes to how you live your life. Your stims hurt no one, so stim freely and have fun with it. #unapologeticallyautistic#actuallyautistic#neurodiversityy#autisticpride
Sincerely, your fellow autist and community activist♥️
Autistically Me 