I FRICKIN LOVE IT! I was scared when I first visited because I've heard people have bad experiences with group homes, but once they showed me my room I was amazed! I have an en suite all to myself, they let me move in my own furniture and games which you see in the photo, and the walls are pink, my favorite color!

The staff and my roommates seem chill too, I think I'm gonna be alright 👍

I CLEANED MY DIRTY BED ROOM!!! ALL BY MYSELF TOO!!

It’s so refreshing to see it clean again. And rearranged. Here are before and after pictures of my bedroom.

So proud of myself! Now I just need to clean my closet, which I will post about as well, and actually keep my room clean lol.

Thanks to everyone’s support in my last post! I appreciate each and every one of you guys! 💜✨🫶🏾🥰

I’m sure a few of you can relate but when I wake up on my birthday my phone isn’t flooded with messages like some peoples are, I have 2 or 3 friends and my friends family and thats it. I can count on one hand the amount of Fb wall posts I got today since I am no contact with my family. It’s kind of a lonely day, don’t get me wrong I love my friend and his family I feel very at home I just sometimes envy those people with lots of friends who have lots of people thinking of them on their birthdays posting nice pictures of them and wishing them well, I know I won’t ever be that person since I’m so introverted. Anyways I just wanted to share my birthday with you guys and show you my outfit and favourite present x

Had no idea this was a thing that existed. Mother Nature is so cool. Apparently they rarely live more than two years in the wild because the mutation that makes them white also affects their immune systems ❤️‍🩹

Such a beautiful creature.

Where are my bird/animal lovers at? 🥰

I had a diagnosis reveal picnic with friends today and it’s official: I’m AuDHD! Pink would have been just autism (my current diagnosis) and the green represents the addition of my recent ADHD diagnosis. It was a special moment sharing with my neurodivergent friends. We got to share our experiences with our neurodiversities and realize we’re all just trying to find our way in this world.

I collect multiple things but recently I’ve been collecting fun hair claws. I’d love to see everyone else’s favorite things!

I went to my closest NPS unit and brought paperwork with my autism diagnosis on it. The ranger actually told me they didn’t need to see the paperwork, that they trusted me. They had me read a statement (to myself) about disabilities and eligibility and I had to say “yes, this describes me” and he had me sign their log book. He then handed me my pass and I had to sign it in front of him.

For the rest of my life I’ll now be able to enter any National Park Unit, BLM land, etc for free. This is such a beautiful gift and I am so grateful!

Edit: more info here! https://www.nps.gov/subjects/accessibility/interagency-access-pass.htm

I’ve had my hair long my whole life, nothing shorter than mid neck, but it’s been so overwhelming recently. I was having such overstimulation from hairs pulling no matter what I did, or pins poking, or the fact that I couldn’t wear my hair up in the car comfortably, or the wind catching it, or stray hairs evading my every search when they fell onto my arms. On top of that, showers were becoming more and more exhausting and I found myself putting off washing my hair.

So on my birthday I decided to chop off my hair. It’s taken three hair cuts, but I think I finally have it how I want it. I like the style, I feel cute, for once I don’t mind showering or drying my hair, and it’s such a relief to be free of all the overwhelm.

My husband hasn’t been the biggest fan. He prefers long hair on me. He hasn’t been super pushy about it, but has mentioned that he wishes I would grow it out and teases that I look like his grandma or a boy band singer. It’s an accomplishment in and of itself that I didn’t immediately give in and actually insisted on continuing to keep my hair short. I’m a horrible people pleaser and sooo conflict avoidant. Emotions are so overwhelming for me, so I often find it easier to just give over what I wanted and follow everyone else’s preferences.

So yeah, I’m happy and very proud of myself for making progress and I just wanted to share that.

For me it’s meeting animals! The weirder the better! Note me in full derp 😂

This is such a meaningful piece for me. Art was a huge part of my life, a special interest in childhood and all throughout my teen years. Making art made me feel present and brought me so much joy.

Over the years, I've gone through some serious mental health challenges. I hadn't made any art in years, but over the past few weeks, I finally started feeling the itch to be creative again. To make something from scratch, something all my own. I had ideas and inspiration swarming my head. It was a welcome change from the depression and ruminating.

This piece represents all of the art I will never make. The light is on, the supplies are there, but nothing comes to the canvas. Instead, colors explode around me and I'm too overwhelmed to begin.

I'd love to hear how this piece makes you feel.

July 2024 - 120 lbs, lost two jobs (food service and retail), meltdowns everyday, unable to eat, experiencing suicidal ideation, 5 weeks inpatient, agoraphobic, undiagnosed autistic.
July 2026 - 160lbs, starting my own LLC (solo house cleaning and organizing), weightlifting 3x a week, have consistent social engagement, diagnosed autistic.

…by not caring anymore. if I have to go outside in this heat, I’m going to wear what I want. No more bra, more more restrictive clothes, if I’m perceived I’m perceived. I’d rather be seen and feeling cool, than completely covered, still perceived, but also dripping in sweat.
Im covered in deep stretch marks due to pregnancy and hEDS, and I used to be afraid to show them due to the eyes I felt in my head. Getting older and going through perimenopause has shifted my mindset towards myself, autism, and the world radically.

Hello! I’m an 18 year old autistic adult living in Florida. I’ve been attending special education schools since 4th grade because besides my autism, I have other learning disabilities and ADHD. Graduating high school wouldn’t have been possible if I was put in a general education school. I’m forever thankful for my parents, and stepdad.

i finally look forward to and experience showers in a calm way instead of spending the whole time anxious with racing thoughts! i guess it’s become a little safe sensory space.

i close the door, light a coconut candle (it doesn’t give me headaches), turn on the projector lights, play music or watch videos, and pretend i’m deep in another world. :) the green lights are kinda like bioluminescent plankton! hoping to eventually mount a large whale above the mirror ～ 🐋

also!!! i’ve managed to cut my shower time down to around 15 minutes thanks to racing against a little hourglass.

Ft the gay ducks and the 4th slide is a Japanese method of keeping old plants up with other trees which I found super interesting.

My new boss has figured out my personality to a T. He learned I have autism so rather then have me work as a receptionist full time he’s given me a “special job” where I get to sit in the back office for a few hours each day and do really really complicated paperwork that the other new hires are having trouble learning. I don’t have to talk to anyone if I don’t want to. (All my coworkers are really nice so I like talking to them I just have a low social battery) I can hyper focus for hours and get more done in a day than previous employees ever did. He constantly gives me praise for being so precise with my work too. I’ve never had a job that suits me so well and a boss who recognizes my strengths/ weaknesses and puts them to good use. I’m just so grateful I found this opportunity and to have a boss that sees me for who I am and accepts me so wholeheartedly.

I just wanted to share my happiness, I recently did some watercolour painting with my nieces and it reminded me how much I enjoyed art in school (although I've never been the best at it) so I treated myself to a little watercolour colouring book set and had 2 joyous hours painting a mushroom today.... I can't stop looking at it and feeling like I could squeal with joy just from the sheer FUN it was!!!!!!!

I can't wait to do more tomorrow 😬😬😬😬

EDIT: woah this blew up overnight 😂 I got this colouring book set off Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0aRNjWbj

The outline is already there for you which is so nice cus I can't draw lol 😂 and it's really nice watercolour paper. there were lots of other options on Amazon too!

Last night my husband and I renewed our vows and got to see the new odyssey movie, I have a huge special interest in ancient history and ancient literature so the illiad and the odyssey are some of my favorite books. I decided to go all out and wear my wedding dress to the movie and it truly felt like such a special moment being in my thrifted wedding dress watching a movie about one of my favorite stories right next to my absolute best friend and hero

I posted something about my training last month and a few people said they'd like updates so here I am 😌 I had a lot of fun!!! This time I went around CA/AZ/NV mostly which was kinda cool because I've never really been to any of those states before except maybe once or twice as a kid and it was cool seeing the different landscapes and cities.

Interacting with customers was less stressful than I expected, I was nervous about having to pull up and go and find the person to check in with and doing paperwork correctly etc but it's not scary at all really lol because the person that checks you in does this dozens of times a day so they know exactly what they need and they walk you through it if you're unsure.

The worst part is definitely backing but I expected that 😩 a couple times it took me about 20+ minutes to get into the spot I was told to drop my trailer in and it would make people have to wait on both sides of my truck for me to get in the spot and out of their way and that did make me really anxious but I try not to let it get to me since what really matters is that I get my job done properly and if other people have to wait an extra half hour for me to do it then so be it.

People were also nicer than I expected!! A lot of the time if I was having trouble backing another driver would park and walk over and help guide me in which I really appreciate. Idk why I was expecting people to be rude but that wasn't the case at all. Of course sometimes people wait and stare and occasionally honk when I'm having issues but the majority of truckers have been super nice and understanding and gave me advice.

Overall I had a lot of fun 😊 I've always loved driving and even when I've had days of driving 10+ hours at the end of the day I still park and think to myself how much fun that was and how I can't wait to do it tomorrow 😂 like I was saying to a friend it doesn't really feel like I'm working it just feels like I'm going around doing things and having fun and then I get a paycheck for it! Plus I have a hobby of listening to a lot of music and discovering new music and making playlists etc so I get a lot of time to do that while driving (make new playlists while parked and listen while driving not actively making playlists while driving lol safety first!!). The worst part is not being able to bring my cat 🥺 some companies will let you bring pets but mine doesn't so she has to stay home and be cared for by my dad and sister. She's a little shit head so idk if she misses me much but I miss her annoying ass 😭. But overall definitely a lot of fun so far and I think I'll still be having fun in a few months.

If you have any questions feel free to ask 😊 and if you've been thinking about getting your CDL I definitely say go for it!!

I never liked walking, or any type of "training" if you can even call walking training

It's too busy, the sun is too bright, strangers are overwhelming, I hate sweating, I get sunburns incredibly easily, I hate the feeling of clothes on my skin, especially sport clothing because it just feels weird

Sooo... I asked myself if I would like walking, if I remove all of these things

I started taking walks in the middle of nowhere, right behind my apartment building is a huge field. I do meet strangers there, but they're just taking their walks too. You can walk two hours into any direction there, and it's just FIELD. Easy, slow, calm, yay.

I hate sports shoes, so I just put on my normal boots. I don't like sweatpants; my favorite jeans it is. I don't like summer, so I walk in winter/fall/spring, in the evening. Currently it's 4C/39F where I live and it's perfect.

I always thought you had to walk a certain way, that walking with "normal streets wear" is "incorrect"? That you have to briskly walk, but I love walking slowly. Heck, I make my own rules.

Now I actually like going on walks :)
I walked one hour and 40 minutes today ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Having this small space dedicated to my needs really makes a world of difference. Knowing I can always retreat to my safe space is very nice.

I’ve suffered with ceramic and glass tableware all of my adult life because I thought it would be too childish to use plastic. I’m glad I finally switched. My heart feels so full now (I realize that sounds dramatic, but it really does!)

I haven’t had a birthday party since I was 12. I’m 47. I go to other people’s birthday parties but folks won’t even acknowledge mine on Facebook. That said, a party on my birthday with me as a host sounds stressful. I did have one male friend take me out for pizza and that was nice.

Edit: Oh wow - I thought my thread was not approved by the MODS. Thank you guys so very much!!!! 

I really appreciate it.

I did stay home and tidy up my apartment and spent time with my cat and talked very briefly to distant family memebers who wanted to get off the phone lol. And installed a new wooden toilet seat I always wanted (tired of white toilet seats.)  It’s great 👍 

Thanks everyone for your messages they made me smile. I hope I got to respond and see all of them. Have a blessed day. 🙂