Retrophiliac!

Speaking up can be difficult when fear is often the first feeling I experience.

My work was copied word-for-word by a creator in the AuDHD/ADHD space. I wanted to put together a few images about why this matters.

There should be an emphasis on supporting autistic people throughout our lives, not just focusing on a candy-coated, idealized version of who we were as children and then shifting that perspective into something almost demonized when we become adults.

Every autistic person is different, and there may be overlap between our experiences. I’m always open to thoughtful discussion, but I ask that my experiences are not changed or reinterpreted in a way that no longer reflects what I actually experienced.

Things I was judged for that finally made sense after my autism diagnosis.

So, as a neurodivergent, childfree person who's met many others both within and outside of my community, here's to you. Here's to making the choices that are right for you, even if they're not what other people expect.

Sometimes, I’m misunderstood. How I feel inside my body isn’t always reflected in my face, my tone, or my body language.

For years, I didn’t understand my place in the world, but discovering I was autistic, becoming involved in advocacy work, and embracing the communities I’m part of helped me find value in myself and recognize that I can help create change.

I created this because I’ve experienced what it feels like to be included only when it’s convenient.

A few things I’ve learned while navigating life with more self-awareness and sharing parts of my journey online.

These are some of the ways my neurodivergence has been used against me based on my own experiences, and it’s especially painful when this happens within our own communities because mental health matters too.

A little look at who I am, what I create, and what support would help me continue growing Retrophiliac.

These are the things that help me feel included as an autistic person, but every autistic person has different needs, accommodations, and preferences.

If you’re autistic, have you experienced these things too? Is there anything you would add?

retrophiliac.etsy.com

These are some things I find difficult as an Autistic person, but believe me: I’m working on them and continuing to learn what I need.

Seriously, What attention?