I am still too autistic to understand being told “omg we need to hang out” “hey let’s sit on the porch sometime while the kids play” “hey girl let’s make plans!!” 2-3 times a week ACTUALLY means “no I don’t want to hang out, wtf gave you that idea?”

If you were in your school's gifted and talented program in the 90s, how's it going with your ADHD/Autism, perfectionism-turned-burnout, and high-functioning anxiety? Bonus points if you're an eldest daughter and on a spiritual journey.

If you’re ever stressed, here’s what I do: I drink a big pot of coffee and then I start worrying. It doesn’t help but that’s what I do