Currently reading "Looking after your Autistic Self" by @niamhgarvey -- am finding it insightful and helpful. #autism #AutisticSelfcare #bookstodon

Trying to heed Nova's advice today. Had a change to my routine this morning after a couple of really hard weeks, and I feel like shit.

Exhausted, weepy, close to meltdown.

Feeling frustrated I can't just do what I want/need to, and so much shame that I can't just be a normal fucking person.

I hate this. I hate how autism impacts my life sometimes.

But I'm going to really try and remember this isn't my fault, that I don't choose this, and that looking after myself is not the same as being self indulgent.

I'm going to try and rest and be kind to myself 💜

#Autism #Autistic #AutismSucksSometimes #Meltdown #AutisticSelfCare #ShameGoblinBeQuiet #Neuroqueer #Neuroqueering #NovaSeilcheag