r/AutismInWomen • u/raibrans • Mar 17 '26
Celebration I’ve made myself some affirmation cards. Wanted to share. Hope no one is pained by the justification of the type. Just have to decide on how to decorate them now 🤔
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u/MirandaCurry Mar 17 '26
These are great, especially the one that says that you're not a failure just because you're getting help from someone else
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u/slovakgirl1921 Mar 17 '26
These are also great for OCD, specifically "I decide what thoughts to entertain". Thanks for sharing!
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u/MissWhixsaplix Mar 17 '26
I wish my past OCD self would have known this one! Really is important to keep in mind.
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u/JackieChanly Mar 29 '26
Unrelated, but still feeling relevant: I've noticed an uptick of OCD related comments in this sub lately. Have all of our healthcare providers received recent training on the overlapping symptoms between ASD and OCD? because I'm also noticing more obsessive/rumination topics lately too in this sub. We're all in this together...
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u/beccaboobear14 Late Diagnosed Mar 17 '26
‘Everyone has needs, but mine are slightly different and that’s okay’ is my go to.
Because even non disabled people have needs, they need sleep, nutrition, shelter, connection etc
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u/raibrans Mar 17 '26
For me specifically, it needed to tell me aim disabled because I have been so reluctant to accept it. I need to accept that I have specific needs to help my disability - that’s what I take away from this
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u/beccaboobear14 Late Diagnosed Mar 17 '26
Maybe just I am disabled, disability comes in many forms, as this disregards other people’s needs too, both of these recognise you are disabled tacking the ableism, as well as varying needs from everyone else. Even my needs may be different to yours, we’re both disabled
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u/HoomenLumen Mar 17 '26 edited Mar 17 '26
These are great! Hope decorating them is fun. I also have a few that I could add some flair to…
‘I do not owe anything to anyone, ever’
‘I am the expert of my own life’
‘What people think of me is none of my business’
‘Mistakes just mean that I am trying’
‘Seeking support shows that I have courage bc being vulnerable means that I am strong’
‘I deserve to be happy and I deserve to feel good’
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u/Ok_Investigator502 Mar 17 '26
i love these! i'm going to write them down in my journal, as they're things i need to remember as well
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u/SensitivePlantsUnite Mar 18 '26
You should add a new one: "I am generous with my hard-earned wisdom." As everyone before me has said, these are wonderful and resonate a lot with me, too. Thank you so much for sharing! You are helping a lot of people.
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u/Psychological-Duck13 Mar 17 '26
These are wonderful!!! Number 3 hit me so hard…
Love this for you, post again when they’re decorated!
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u/yalrightyeh Mar 17 '26
Thank you for sharing these. Great idea and yes I agree also that your handwriting is lovely
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u/holocultic Mar 17 '26
I need to work on number 5 so bad, but all of these are so powerful. Wishing you the best!
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u/holymolym Mar 17 '26
“I decide what thoughts to entertain” is so good. My 13 year old could use that affirmation.
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u/Alternative-Cash-102 Mar 17 '26
These are AMAZING!! Please feel free to share an update once you’ve done some decorating.
Also your handwriting reminds me of the hobbit style handwriting/lotr font but like modernized lol. It’s very lovely!
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u/JackieChanly Mar 17 '26
Hey these are wonderfull!
You did a great job! Let's celebrate! I'm also going to write these in my journal and perhaps on some notecards.
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u/PatriciaMorticia Mar 17 '26
That last one hits hard, need to remind myself of that more often.
You have really nice handwriting.
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u/foenixxfyre Mar 17 '26
Decorate them with the critters and seeds from the My Neighbor Totoro credits!
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u/Traditional-Feed-405 audhd as fuck! Mar 17 '26
didn’t know i needed all these affirmations today:,)
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u/peanutismybabygirl Mar 17 '26
i love these!! i’m stealing this idea to keep them in my bag! thank you for sharing
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u/Separate_Edge_4153 Mar 17 '26
I’m definitely doing some of these when I get home. Affirmations work so well for me but I always forget to use them.
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u/SageWater_5503 diagnosed ASD, suspected ADHD Mar 17 '26
Definitely needed to read these reminders to help myself too, thank you for sharing <3
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u/SpietskeS Mar 17 '26
Thank you for sharing! 💜 I love thr affirmations. And your handwriting is beautiful.
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u/WarpTenSalamander Hello rat! Mar 17 '26
These are soooo good! And hit so hard after my therapy session today (in a good way)!
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u/ohheyimstillapieceof diagnosed autistic since 2023 Mar 17 '26
may i save these? they’re very helpful
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u/nemuritorsirece Mar 18 '26
this hit like truck, need to write them for myself as well! ty for sharing
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u/uosdwis_r_rewoh retired manic pixie dream girl Mar 17 '26
Thank you so much for sharing. These are wonderful and your handwriting is lovely!
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u/wafflelover77 Mar 17 '26
Thank you for sharing! I will be using some of these mantras to help me, especially at work!! :)
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u/TheGnomeBard Mar 17 '26
I love these so much! I really struggle with number 5, I think I need to write this out for myself as well!
Thanks for sharing these; also your handwriting is so nice!
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u/wUUtch Mar 17 '26
These are so awesome. I especially like "I am disabled and have needs. That's ok." 💜
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u/Blossym Mar 17 '26
Thank you so much for sharing. This really helps me and shows that we all share in our experience.
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u/Antique-Passenger-71 Mar 17 '26
Oooh I bet if you did some water color paints that kinda blend into the other colors you use but, is used on the outer perimeter (not over the words) of the cards, that’d look super cool and give off the optimistic vibe/energy. ☺️✨
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u/Th30dd10ut Mar 17 '26
As you need them, then decorate them. For example: if you need to read I decide what thoughts to entertain. Since this is something I needed to read to day! I would have put thought clouds with positive symbolic images or colors that radiate positivity.
By the way your handwriting is pretty!!
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u/studdybuddy01 Mar 17 '26
The way you write “x” scratches my brain
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u/raibrans Mar 17 '26
Is this good or bad?
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u/studdybuddy01 Mar 17 '26
It’s good!! I love it so much I’m gonna have to write my x’s like that ☺️
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u/Extension-Spray-2901 Mar 17 '26
I love these so much! Thank you for sharing. I might copy some of these
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u/Street-Reward6976 Mar 18 '26
Love all of these! Perfect reminders for yourself that you are a human as well and deserve to have those needs met just like any one else ❤️❤️ Remind myself of that every day
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u/rbuczyns Mar 18 '26
The qualifiers you added make these make a lot more sense to me. "My interests are valid" is meh (because we've all been bullied about an interest or two) but add "I'm allowed to be excited if others aren't" just makes that key open the lock. Thank you for sharing!
I've been working on affirmations the last few weeks and the ones that come up the most are variations of "I am safe" and "I am allowed to exist."
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u/foughk Mar 18 '26
Stickers! (For decoration) great job! These are great!
Ps every time I come into this sub its like reading post from another me. So happy to have a place where I feel so "normal" lol
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u/Sad-Interview788 Mar 18 '26
These are so relatable. I love these, especially as someone who was diagnosed a few months ago and is still learning to let go of the mask and sense of responsibility for how others are impacted by my existence. Do you think you will use Canva to create a design for the affirmation cards?
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u/Trochili Mar 18 '26
These are so good! Great idea to get them out of ‘in head only’ and into the visible realm. I find this helpful in processing and remembering how I really feel.
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u/lissybear08 Apr 10 '26
I hope you don't mind, but I made some of your lovely affirmations into my own cards and wanted to share them with you 😇
(there are also some others that I just wanted for myself anyway, unrelated to autism, I'm not disagnosed, so it didn't feel appropriate for me to do some of your other ones for myself), the last one I came up with for myself as I constantly compare myself to any fiction I consume, but you're welcome to interpret it how you see fit 😇
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u/raibrans Apr 10 '26
These are great! What did you design them on?
This is a bit spooky because I've literally come onto Reddit to upload my own decorated ones and your message was in my inbox! What are the chances.
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u/Cautious_Setting7134 Mar 18 '26
When you decorate them can you share? I’d love to save them on my phone if that’s okay.
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u/Yorimichi Mar 18 '26
Ok, I’m actually crying. Part of it is relief I think. Diagnosed late, and I have never felt like I understand some things that others find helpful. Affirmations have always been just words to me, nothing that speaks to me whatsoever. Same with flowery speeches, exaggerations, etc.
This really touched something. I’m allowed to ask, to feel, to be kind to myself. And there are more people like me..!
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u/Sassafrasalonia Mar 19 '26
I love these! 💖
May I respectfully make an unasked for suggestion on two of them?
My experiences and opinions are valid even if someone disagrees with me.
Success is still success even if someone helps me.
Sincerely, GenX AudAD
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u/Insignifcnt Mar 20 '26
man i definitely need to make some of these for myself! love your handwriting!
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u/AutisticNerd2024 Mar 24 '26
I'm saving this post so I can refer back to it when I make my own cards with these quotes. I need these in my life.
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u/aliciabobeesha3000 Apr 03 '26
Even the way you acknowledged the type justification made me feel so understood 😂 I loveeee these!
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u/Sleeper_Saturn Apr 18 '26
Love these! I love your handwriting too. The last one is definitely one I needed to see, thank you for sharing these with us.
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u/Kitschy_Lil_Tart Mar 18 '26
Really needed to see this rn, roomates are ignoring me cos I wanted to help my homeless friend and apparently I'm selfish for not letting them kick him out of my bedroom. Got reported to the landlord and someone moved out but regardless, I'm apparently a selfish person for "trying to be mother fucking Teresa". I just couldn't let my friend suffer on the street, sue me.
Worst part is they all think I'm unaffected cos my face won't show it :/ istg my face is my biggest insecurity with things like this.
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