Aspie Me

Answering a question about if I use my Aspergers diagnosis as an excuse

My Poppa passed away last Thursday, February 29. I believe he also had Asperger’s, living a very humble, quiet life.

Update to where I’m at, and the new job I’ve had to take…

What it’s like sometimes, shopping for even the easiest of things. Everything starts with “a list” and then my mental mapping. Enjoy!

An afternoon of day drinking with my best friend also with Asperger

I have been called smug my entire life. By definition this should be a compliment, but people tell me differently.

After a business meeting, a heart-felt phone call makes all the difference in the world…and causes tears.

Birthdays and Holiday celebrations are not a big must-do for me, and most Autistic/Asperger adults will agree: it’s just too much, we don’t see the point. Please don’t be offended, that’s just us.

My oldest child, 27 years old, suffered a stroke 2 weeks ago. What it’s been like emotionally and mentally as I process it all and put on my “happy face”

What I received as encouragement and guidance as a I graduated high school back in 1984.

Today I finish up my experience of raising a Special Needs child who is also on the Autism Spectrum, and his second attempt at trying to take his own life.

The first of at least two episodes of my parenting a special needs child, who also is ASD. This episode ends with his first attempt at trying to end his life.

United States had the first COVID 19 a year ago. What it has meant for us, my kids and I, what I’ve realized, what I’ve done, and what I need to do.

After having a car accident yesterday, I should’ve been more outwardly upset, either angry or sad...but I wasn’t. Because I don’t know how to be outwardly emotional, and it has plagued me my entire life, otherwise known as Alexithymia.

What 2020 was to me, what 2021 will hopefully be, and everything in between

Answering a question about whether or not I enjoy Christmas. Yes I do, I love Christmas but on my terms of being comfortable.

How I used to follow the Holiday Script that was handed down to me, and how I handle The Holidays and Christmas now

A quick Happy 54th Birthday to me!

Talking about 30 famous people who may or may not be on the Autistic Spectrum and Aspergers including scientists, artists authors and such.

I’ve been really quiet, creeping further back into my cave and this may be why.

Answering the question “Does being on the spectrum make parenting easier or harder?”

Today is Mental Health Day, how I’m dealing with it, and some ideas and suggestions to better cope.

Additional explanation as to how I used my “parenting “script” to avoid tantrums, raising great kids and being a “Saint”

How I personally dealt with temper tantrums and having to deal with other parents.

My experience as a Mom to four children, using my Aspergers format, until I learned it was ok to “wing it”

Answering a question about masking and scripting; is it the same? Is it interchangeable? How is each used?

As a child of the 60’s, having Aspergers wasn’t easy. Here’s a little bit of what it was like

Trying to figure out my next job during these crazy times

Today I answer a question I received about masking, and if HOW you mask changes over time or with age.

This episodes explains what “masking” is for those of us on the spectrum, and what it means to me and for me specifically.

Growing on the spectrum when your Father also has Aspergers

Talking about my visit with my therapist and the social awkwardness surrounding me.

My first podcast ever, about me, and the start of my journey of life with Aspergers.