An autobiographical journey of me, an older adult, woman and Mom, finally coming to terms of living with Aspergers. Listen in to what it’s been like growing up out-of-sorts, misunderstood, and on the spectrum. Questions are always welcomed!
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Answering a question of using it as an excuse (00:09:10)
Answering a question about if I use my Aspergers diagnosis as an excuse
My Poppa passed away last week. (00:20:14)
My Poppa passed away last Thursday, February 29. I believe he also had Asperger’s, living a very humble, quiet life.
New job, new perspective (00:12:46)
Update to where I’m at, and the new job I’ve had to take…
Shopping Anxiety (00:09:31)
What it’s like sometimes, shopping for even the easiest of things. Everything starts with “a list” and then my mental mapping. Enjoy!
Day drinking (00:11:00)
An afternoon of day drinking with my best friend also with Asperger
Smugness (00:08:31)
I have been called smug my entire life. By definition this should be a compliment, but people tell me differently.
How one colleague finally gets it. (00:09:06)
After a business meeting, a heart-felt phone call makes all the difference in the world…and causes tears.
Holidays Celebrated…NOT (00:10:43)
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 child has had a stroke… (00:15:41)
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”
Graduating High School (00:17:15)
What I received as encouragement and guidance as a I graduated high school back in 1984.
Part 2 of Raising a Special Needs Child and his 2nd attempt at Suicide (00:23:05)
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.
Raising a Special Needs Child also on the Spectrum (00:33:37)
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.
A year of COVID living. (00:16:00)
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.
Emotions and Alexithymia (00:11:48)
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 li...
Happy new Year (00:11:52)
What 2020 was to me, what 2021 will hopefully be, and everything in between
Post Christmas (00:09:55)
Answering a question about whether or not I enjoy Christmas. Yes I do, I love Christmas but on my terms of being comfortable.
Christmas Script then and Now (00:17:16)
How I used to follow the Holiday Script that was handed down to me, and how I handle The Holidays and Christmas now
Happy Birthday to Me (00:06:03)
A quick Happy 54th Birthday to me!
Famous People on the Spectrum (00:36:59)
Talking about 30 famous people who may or may not be on the Autistic Spectrum and Aspergers including scientists, artists authors and such.
Election is over! (00:12:48)
I’ve been really quiet, creeping further back into my cave and this may be why.
A question about parenting with Aspergers (00:18:11)
Answering the question “Does being on the spectrum make parenting easier or harder?”
Mental Health Day Like No Other This Year (00:09:11)
Today is Mental Health Day, how I’m dealing with it, and some ideas and suggestions to better cope.
Tantrum Follow Up #2 (00:22:33)
Additional explanation as to how I used my “parenting “script” to avoid tantrums, raising great kids and being a “Saint”
Tantrums and Interactions (00:19:16)
How I personally dealt with temper tantrums and having to deal with other parents.
Parenting Experience with Aspergers and being under the Autism Umbrella (00:27:19)
My experience as a Mom to four children, using my Aspergers format, until I learned it was ok to “wing it”
