Amberlyn (ND Podcast 🏳️🌈)Are you #ActuallyAutistic? Let me know so I can give you a follow.
Bean Noneya@amberlynwhite hi! Me!
@BeanNoneya hello! I’m happy we could find each other. This is a great community.
@amberlynwhite yay, I'm glad!
Wendy@amberlynwhite Hi Amberlyn, I am trying to find #ActuallyAutistic people on here. Have followed you.
I love cats and gardening as well as finding out more about #autism.
I love cats and gardening as well as finding out more about #autism.
@MarmadukeCWest Pleasure to meet you, Wendy! I have returned the follow and have to say that I too love cats- I’ve got 3. I am looking forward to seeing you on my timeline now that we have a mutual following.
Tomyris@MarmadukeCWest @amberlynwhite
Hi! Maybe you know this already, but maybe some people don't so...
If you click on the #ActuallyAutistic #hashtag, it opens in a new column (on the desktop app, at least. Not sure about phone/other apps).
That will allow you to #lurk on ActuallyAutistic posts here, locate people who interest you, and decide exactly who you want to follow/contact/curate.
Following @actuallyautistic also offers the same #lurking opportunities.
#HTH!
Mary Starbuck@amberlynwhite Yes. Hope you're finding the connection you seek.
theblazehen@amberlynwhite I am! See also the group @actuallyautistic
Welp that boost wasn't supposed to happen
MrAmaimon@amberlynwhite I'm not autistic but my wife is, if she joins I'll point her your way
@MrAmaimon thank you kindly! We would love to welcome her as well.
@amberlynwhite this could be the only social site she'll feel welcome to be herself
Safie@safiemf awesome! Following you now.
Resilient to Trauma@amberlynwhite #ADHD + but self diagnosis. Waiting to get assessed.
@mysticcshadow followed! May your assessment go smoothly.
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Dr Becci Quirky Brain Coach@amberlynwhite I surely am! 😊
Bubs@amberlynwhite definitely ND, my diagnosed Autistic 17 yr old son keeps telling me I am autistic but currently I’m suffering from imposter syndrome 😂
@Jenfeds1073 I completely understand how you feel. That’s something I struggled with for a long time. If you don’t mind me sharing, a tip that really helped me was to make a list of all the times I struggled before I knew what the words Autism’ or ‘Neurodiverse’ were. There’s no way you could have been doing anything but behaving the way your brain meant you to at that time. You’re not an imposter and your struggles before you learned about neurodivergence can help validate that. 💜
@amberlynwhite thank you.
I think one of the best things I’ve heard is that NT people don’t wonder if they are autistic.
I just don’t want to take away from people who struggle much more than I
I think one of the best things I’ve heard is that NT people don’t wonder if they are autistic.
I just don’t want to take away from people who struggle much more than I
@Jenfeds1073 I understand where you’re coming from with that as well. Though I do want to remind you that it’s completely okay to take what you need from life and what that looks for you may look different for someone else, as long as it’s serving your mental health and life positively.
Wicked Faery Godless Mother@amberlynwhite I am not, but my 17 year old son is, my 28 year old son is and my father is even if for years the only way it could be explained is “My dad’s an engineer.” I like to follow people who are ND or ASD to get tips and ideas and more understanding about how to help them move through this world. The older child did 6 years in the army as an air traffic controller. The younger is getting ready to graduate. Other people’s experiences really help me on my hard days.