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Heather Cook 🦓🖖Autistic Life Coach
@autismchrysalis.bsky.social
560 followers 54 following 690 posts
#ActuallyAutistic life coaching for #latediagnosis #Autistic humans to break a lifetime of shoulds and be free.

#AuDHD #ND #EDS #Disabled, she/her, and happy

Find me: https://www.autismchrysalis.com
All my links: https://autismchrysalis.kit.com/
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Miscommunications Aren't Always Your Fault

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#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #healthycommunication #healthyrelationships
November 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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If you haven't seen this recent video yet, it's about the uncomfortable situation where you find a group of #Autistic and #AuDHD humans, and still don't feel comfortable around them, and/or there's just as much drama as among NT groups. Here's my take on why that happens.

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November 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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If you need links to resources on helpful topics for the Autistic community, or perspectives from Autistic people, I have a lot shared over on my website at: buff.ly/ugHN7be

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #NeuroDivergent #Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse #ND
November 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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The Problem With To-Do Lists

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#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurospicy #Neurodiversity
November 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Are Big Life Changes Worth It?

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#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #PersonalGrowth
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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If you want to get more from me, and work on creating your own autism-positive life, I have a newsletter that goes out every two weeks that has info, resources, and personal thoughts.

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#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurospicy #Neurodiversity
November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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My Anti-Anxiety Techniques Actually Work (And Saved My Vacation)

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#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Anxiety
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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The internalized ableism workshop went really well! Great feedback, insights, and actionable steps.

it's really hardening to see so many people interested in working through their own difficult stuff to make the world a better place.
November 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Lies that taught me I was “broken” and “there’s something wrong with me.” Part 14.

"Just try harder."
"Why can’t you just be normal?"
"Why can’t you just do what you’re told for once?"
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#Autism #Autistic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
November 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Lies that taught me I was “broken” and “there’s something wrong with me.” Part 13.

Ableist lie: “You should spend more time with friends.
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#Autism #Autistic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
November 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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The Impact Of Internal Awareness On Your Energy Levels

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#ActuallyAutistic #EnergyManagement #AuDHD #BurnoutRecovery #AutisticBurnout #Interoception
November 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Lies that taught me I was “broken” and “there’s something wrong with me.” Part 12.

Ableist lie: “Nobody likes a know-it-all.”
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#Autism #Autistic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Lies that taught me I was “broken” and “there’s something wrong with me.” Part 11.

Ableist lie: “You’re too much.”
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#Autism #Autistic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
November 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Lies that taught me I was “broken” and “there’s something wrong with me.” Part 10.

Ableist lie: “You always make things difficult.”
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#Autism #Autistic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
November 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Alternative Answers to: "How Was Your Day?"

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#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurospicy #Neurodiversity
November 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Lies that taught me I was “broken” and “there’s something wrong with me.” Part 9.

Ableist lie: “Come out with us, you’ll have a good time.”
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#Autism #Autistic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
November 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Lies that taught me I was “broken” and “there’s something wrong with me.” Part 8.

Ableist lie: “Relax, it’s easy.”
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#Autism #Autistic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
November 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Aiming for A "Good Day" Is Too Much Pressure

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#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurospicy #Neurodiversity
October 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Lies that taught me I was “broken” and “there’s something wrong with me.” Part 7.

Ableist lie: “You’re the only one with a problem.”
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#Autism #Autistic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
October 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Lies that taught me I was “broken” and “there’s something wrong with me.” Part 6.

Ableist lie: “You’re too sensitive.”
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#Autism #Autistic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
October 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Lies that taught me I was “broken” and “there’s something wrong with me.” Part 5.

Ableist lie: “Why do you have to be so stubborn?”
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#Autism #Autistic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
October 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Lies that taught me I was “broken” and “there’s something wrong with me.” Part 4.

Ableist lie: “If you don’t want to be picked on, you shouldn’t be so weird.”
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#Autism #Autistic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
October 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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The truth: If they took the time to understand what I had a problem with, and modified things so that I wasn’t in distress so much, I wouldn’t be pushing against them. There were always good reasons for refusing what they wanted.
October 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Lies that taught me I was “broken” and “there’s something wrong with me.” Part 3.

Ableist lie: “Why can’t you just do what you’re told for once?”
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#Autism #Autistic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
October 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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How People Pleasing Prevents Positive Relationships

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#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #healthycommunication #healthyrelationships
October 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM