My first sparkler experience 💥

#autisticjoy #newhyperfixation #neurodivergent #audhd #actuallyautistic #connecticut

This is Linda Martin. A few years ago, the FBI seized her life savings: $40,200.

The kicker: She was never charged with a crime—and the government couldn’t tell her why it took her money.

Martin is far from the first. But she is trying to make sure she is the last. A thread.

I don’t like Tr*mp but the next time someone tries to tell me that I’m not autistic, I’ll say, “The president said that ‘autism used to be 1 in 20,000 and now it’s 1 in 36.’ So put me in a bright room with 35 talkative people. I’ll likely have a sensory meltdown or a situationally-mute shutdown.” 🙃

The internet has so many wonderful, creative things on it, and yet not a single person has created a gif of the other side of the hedge Homer Simpson backs through…
I’m disappointed.

I had a cute interaction with a girl about my age while thrifting for books today. She handed me a Wicca book & said “I thought you might be interested because I saw the crystal books in your hands & I already have this one.” So I let her pick one of the two crystal books I grabbed as thanks 🔮

Wanna level up your brownies? Add a dash of cinnamon powder. I used to swear by a pinch of ground coffee, but I tried cinnamon this time and it’s my new obsession. Both are good though depending on your flavor preferences 😊

Age yourself with a cartoon you watched as a kid.

You’re hot chai tea with extra cinnamon, in case you were wondering 🫖

Too much is happening for my (autistic)brain, which doesn’t like changes.

Last week, my partner proposed on our 5th anniversary.

The other day, we got an opportunity to rent a 2bd for only $800/mo.

Today, my stepdad won $10k on a lottery ticket. 😵‍💫

A question for gamers with chronic pain in their hands/arms (arthritis, hypermobility, carpal tunnel, etc.): Which controllers do you find the most comfortable to use? PS, Xbox, Switch, other?

Thank you FreeTaxUSA for only charging me $15 to file state when the three other companies I tried wanted to charge me upwards of $45

I thought those cave exploring disaster videos were scary, but I just unlocked a new fear: cave diving.

Taking a wrong turn, getting stuck upside down or at a tight dead end, or having no energy to turn back would be terrifying- but add drowning & scuba tank malfunction to that? 😰 nooo thank you

I’m #autistic & I like who I am. I’m not perfect, but no one is. I think my life is valuable & worthy of existence.

When people talk about preventing or curing autism, they are telling me they don’t think my life is valuable. They think the world would be just fine or better off without me in it.

Finally, social media that's billionaire-proof. ⚡

Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.

When Amazon launched in 1995, there were 5,500 indie bookshops in the U.S., with 7,000 locations. By May of 2023, that number had decreased to 2,185 indies & 2,599 locations.

When you purchase audiobooks via Libro.fm vs. Audible, you directly support indie bookshops. Let's make that number grow ❤️

We've been saving this little pup for when we thought you all might really need a gold star. And, given the current circumstances, here she is. 13/10

I always know when it’s going to rain/be humid because the barometric pressures makes my back/joint pain and fatigue flareup the day before. Today I needed to call out of work and take a four hour nap.

That’s ok CVS, it’s not like I need the medication I’ve taken for years to function with a disability or anything /s

I understand that things can be out of stock. The reason I’m upset is that they said it would be ready TODAY after 6pm. Now it’s delayed again with no ETA. This isn’t the first time.

CVS is actually the worst major pharmacy. Good luck getting those pharmacists to communicate with your doctors office. Even my doctor said CVS is notoriously bad. I’m at my limit with CVS after years of bad service; they just delayed my med with no estimated date after already delaying it for a week

Casey Anthony rebranding herself as a “legal advocate” on TikTok was NOT on my 2025 bingo card

Proud of myself for finally starting a conversation with my therapist of 3 years about wanting to talk through my trauma and intrusive thoughts

New book by RFK Jr, a sequel to his first book, The Very Hungry Brain Caterpillar.

Autism specialist: one way to build friendship is sharing what’s happening in your personal life. Let’s practice.

Me: I’ve been constipated the past three days because I’ve only eaten eggs.

Autism specialist: Well, that is personal.