There’s a deeply unsettling realization that comes with being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world: the mask you’ve worn to survive isn’t just hiding your autism—it’s
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A Clean Break – No Closure Necessary
On the way home from an evening drive, I felt the tussle of something underneath my car. It was a familiar feeling, and when the
From Disappointment To Contentment
After more than a week of trainings to finally do the job I applied for, I still didn’t get to do my actual job. I
A Page From My Life: Reactive Abuse at Work
I was tested in varying ways within my previous career, but I could always retreat away from the drama when the going got tough. I
Two Weeks Notice
The day before I gave my two weeks notice, I could hear faint background voices whispering seeds of doubt that maybe I was making a
Ding Dong! One Narc Is Gone!
A coworker I’ve referred to as the Loud and Annoying Narcissist faded out of the spotlight at work until one day I noticed she was
My Voice Unchained 