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Hi, so I (18, NB) just wanted to share some photos of my bedroom since I was able to organise it a bit better. (I like to think of my room as organised chaos lol)

I tried to make myself grow up to faster and got rid of a lot of the things that made me happy when I was 15-16 to make my ex happy, however I was miserable. I can happily say we’ve been no-contact for over 6 months now and it was the best decision of my life. I started to indulge in my hobbies and do things that genuinely make me happy again.

This is my colourful, plushie-filled room that I’ve always dreamed of having. I wanted to share as a bit of a positive post and because I’m genuinely proud that I’ve been able to look after myself and my possessions so much better since the break-up.

(Also if anyone here likes any of the stuff I have in my room, especially furbies or build-a-bears, feel free to talk to me about it! I could genuinely talk about furbies for ages I love them so much lol)

I think mine is pottery 😅

(My official letter will come in the mail later). Nobody in my household is awake yet but this is big news for me and I wanted to tell someone so I told reddit. I feel validated and hopeful that this will lead to better support for me in the workplace and my life in general.

At the tate modern in Lonon

if youre wondering the pencil case is stained with kool aid 😭

I was diagnosed with autism last week. The next day while we were out for lunch, my ex looked me dead in my face and said “I need a new gf. The one I have has too many diagnoses” and then proceeded to watch me cry in the restaurant we were having lunch at.

When I tried to talk to him about it, he said “I can’t deal with you going quiet for 30 mins and crying in front of everybody like this. You’re tryna make me look bad”.

I was done and walked out of the restaurant. Then he got even MADDER and threatened to leave because I walked out of the restaurant and he said I embarrassed him. Not a single apology or even a “I was joking” until 3 hrs later after we had gotten into a heated argument about it.

I am sure I have anxious attachment as well, and have broken up and gotten back with this man countless times.

I am finally approaching 72 hrs, the longest I’ve gone NC with him, and I’m so proud🥹

As the title suggests, I just realized around 5 minutes ago that the reason therapy hasn't worked in the past for me, is at least partially due to my autism. I don't have much to say about this, but I did think some other people who are autistic might want to hear this if they've noticed therapy has always been an issue for them, but they want therapy. I've been to multiple therapists throughout my childhood, and it never worked for me. I never really understood what I was even supposed to do. I just realized this day that the reason is because I'm autistic and it involves social interaction.

Unfortunately it's slightly crooked, but I'll live with it.

I usually don't post things like this but I (17m) cooked myself and my mother dinner today. This is my first time cooking by myself and while it was a huge struggle, I'm so proud of myself. I used to be deathly afraid of kitchens in general so this is huge to me. Thank you for taking the time to read this 💜

After 3 Long Years I Have Graduated With A Degree Of Bachelor In Arts With Honours In History

I flew all the way to America on my own, Was extremely nervous and I've never been away from my family before. Heathrow disabled assistance was amazing with helping me through the airport and security to the gate for my plane.

Then my friend who I've spoken to since I was 13 I'm now 27 met me at the airport and I cried 🥺. I couldn't believe I could it. I can't wait to go back next year!.

I also attended my first ever concert on my own as well which was extremely stimulating but I loved it!.

I can't wait for 2024!

I’ve balanced the light switch.

Just wanted to announce that because latinas are one of the least likely groups to get diagnosed and this is such a huge relief for me.

I'm sending love to any undiagnosed autistic latinas here. I see you. You are valid. Your trauma and experience is real. Keep advocating for yourself.

Edit: thank you to everyone for sharing your stories and being so kind. I love you all. ❤️❤️❤️

Elon Musk is autistic, Bill Gates is autistic, Mark Zuckerberg is autistic, Jeff Bezos is autistic, Putin is autistic, Bobby Fischer was autistic, Einstein was autistic, Newton was autistic, Darwin was autistic, Tesla was autistic, Edison was autistic, Mozart was autistic... and more.