Why I Don’t Have Many Friends — And Why I’m Okay With That
I’ve often been told I’m “too intense,” “too direct,” or that I “expect too much from people.” But if standing up for myself, holding people accountable, or refusing to play…
Navigating the Perception of Being Abrasive as a Guarded Autistic
Many guarded autistics struggle with being perceived as abrasive, even when that’s not the intention. In this post, I share strategies for navigating social interactions with kindness and clarity while staying true to who I am.