NeuroNotes: Buzzing thoughts
My Internal Justice System: Autism, Relationships, and Fairness
Some people measure fairness in words; I measure it in patterns, intentions, and effort—and it has guided every friendship, romantic relationship, and workplace interaction in my life.
Literal Communication, Autism, and Why It’s Not Just a “Misunderstanding”
As an autistic woman, I communicate and interpret things literally. That doesn’t mean I’m stubborn or difficult. It means if you want me to know something, you need to actually say it. I don’t fill in blanks, I don’t assume, and I don’t magically absorb the “implied meaning” behind your words…
Sensory Overwhelm: Learning to Listen to My Body
Sensory overload happens when your brain is processing more sensory input than it can handle at once. For autistic people and many others with sensory sensitivities, this can mean that sounds feel louder, lights seem brighter, textures feel more intense, and social interaction can drain energy quickly…
Overqualified and Overlooked: Job Rejection as an Autistic Black Woman
I recently applied for a job I was more than qualified for. Not just on paper—I mean in practice. I had the skills, the experience, and the drive. Honestly, I probably could’ve run the entire warehouse on my own if necessary.
But none of that seemed to matter.
Despite everything I brought to the table, I was overlooked. Again..