Autistic living means navigating daily challenges and it requires resilience, clear communication, and embracing both personal boundaries and unique strengths. Photo by Jen Theodore on Unsplash Living with autism is a true adventure. Some of my days are full of triumphs, others are full of challenges that may not be immediately obvious to the people aroundContinue reading “A tale of strenghts and struggles”
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Between Shores: Navigating Life with Autism
In this blog I reflect on various life stages, sharing their struggle to let go of familiar patterns and adapt to change as someone living with autism. I write about societal expectations, perceiving the contrast between ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ behaviors. Despite challenges, I try to stay true to themselves and maintain empathy for others’ struggles.
The challenge of choosing gifts… autism and celebrations
I grapple with the dilemma of gift-giving, focusing on the balance between meaningfulness and practicality. I prefer utilitarian items in my living space and struggle with the concept of gifting, particularly to those who seemingly have everything. I share my practice of providing and asking for specific gift lists to ease the tension of surprise gifts, yet sometimes settle for small personalized trinkets. Ultimately, I emphasize the value placed on the intention behind every given gift.
The European Autist 