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Laura

@echolaura.bsky.social

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30s, late-diagnosed autistic, aroace, massive nerd 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · 7d

People who think autism is "trendy" and "a superpower" need to stop because I ate an original pringle this morning, noticed it tasted different, went to the supermarket and saw there was ONE ingredient change, and cried.

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Aug 29

A bad thing about being late-diagnosed autistic is that whenever I do something funny, my friends can't say, "You should mention that in your assessment" anymore.

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Aug 27

I'm here if you need to chat, any time. 💛

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Aug 25

I have had similar thoughts in the past when I was also realising I am aro/ace. I can't promise it'll get easier, but I hope you can reach peace with yourself and find other ways to connect. Romantic and sexual relationships are not all that's out there! 💛

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Xbox @xbox.com · Aug 21

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Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Aug 14

I am so grateful to my friends (both online and irl) for their kind words and support. And my sister, who travelled hours to stay with me and help me with this. She's been an absolute angel, and I love her so much.

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Aug 14

thank you so much! I'm so grateful it went well and was definitely the right decision. Now I can relax for a few days and let the healing process do its thing. 😊

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Aug 14

Operation went well, so I'm told! I'm feeling good and happy to finally be allowed to eat and drink 😄

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Aug 14

thank you so much for your kind words! it was very reassuring, and you're totally right; it was a lovely nap 😄

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Aug 14

Operation scheduled for today, my first time under general anaesthetic. I am *terrified*

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Jul 30

I don't usually listen to audiobooks, but I gave this one a little listen, and the musical notes gave me so much joy.

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Jul 30

After a lifetime of struggles and 3 years of referrals, forms, and assessments, I have officially been diagnosed as autistic. I'm sure many friends thought I was already diagnosed, and to others, this may be a surprise. I am relieved and a bit overwhelmed.

A green Hidden Disabilities lanyard with a card that says "I am autistic".

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Jul 30

Have you ever loved a book so much that you immediately start re-reading it the second you finish it? Because Project Hail Mary is that book.

a man in a red jacket says thumbs up in front of a project hailmary poster

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Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Jul 21

Procedure didn't happen. I'm tentatively booked in for an operation in August instead. 😮‍💨

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Jul 21

Been on the NHS waitlist for a teeny tiny procedure for like, two years now, and I've just had a phone call saying they can fit me in THIS AFTERNOON. 🫨

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Jul 19

I've been away from nearly all types of social media for a while and trying to make an effort with this one, so I have things to look back on. Yet all I'm doing is yelling into the void about my favourite things. Cool.

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Jul 19

I finished the book and have now decided to listen to the audio book, too. The absolute joy I get from Rocky's musical notes is probably not normal. Obsessed. #ProjectHailMary

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Jul 12

I've been reading Project Hail Mary, and I literally cannot stop thinking about it. I love Rocky so much.

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · May 30

Listening to Reputation completely guilt-free, knowing Taylor Swift owns her music again, is a very good feeling.

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Apr 14

I'm five episodes into Severance and I am LOSING MY MIND.

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Apr 12

In a fun turn of events, I managed to get my sister TWO vinyls she wanted! I gave away my Wombles vinyl to the woman behind me as mine was the last one, and she deserves it more.

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Apr 12

Well. The vinyls my sister wanted are sold out. But I'm hoping I can still get The Wombles. 5 hours of queueing, I wanna die.

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Apr 12

One hour to go until my local record store opens. I'm like 30th in the queue and I got here at 4:45am. I'm really looking forward to the Gregg's breakfast I'm getting after this.

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Apr 12

Up at 4am for #RecordStoreDay2025. I'm on a mission to get a couple of vinyls for my sister. Wish me luck!

Laura @echolaura.bsky.social · Apr 11

IT ARRIVED ✨️

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