#autigenic

like yeah our system formed bc of trauma. it maybe also formed because of neurodivergence because being autistic is, imo, inherently traumatizing in modern society

yes we are traumagenic but are we multigenic? autigenic?

…BUT not all of our headmates were created because of trauma. some were just created bc we needed a guy for a job. some were also created on purpose- ex, forming someone’s sourcemates/partners???? and some also just showed up!! for no reason!!!!

are those specific headmates endogenic? willowgenic??? one of our sidesystems calls themselves traumawillow because they like the term, what does that make the other ones??

it’s so odd and complex and i wish the community wasn’t so label oriented :/ like obviously use the labels you like!!! but i wish we could just be plural without people, other plurals even, asking why, yk?

My neopronuns are mine. They are who I am. Using them makes being alive slightly more bearable.

I still remember the first time I read a post in my Roblox group of Zay referring to me using xe/xem. I cried tears of joy. The euthoria i felt. That feeling of acceptance is one they makes me feel seen.

For to long had I tried to mold myself to fit others expectations of me. I tried using labels that were popular enough that people might understand... She/her. She/they. They/she. She/he/they. And so on. But that isn't me.

I'm proud to say I'm Fern. And my pronouns are

Xe/They/fern/Suk/Pom/Star/Katsu/eraser/Angel/kit/mew/cat

free to use! no credit needed! ask box open for requests!

The intersection of plurality and autism is higher than many folks may think! Lots of systems out there find that they are both plural and autistic (our system included)! Autistic systems deserve to be uplifted, celebrated, and accepted into the plural community as they are with open arms. So here’s to all the autistic systems out there!

♾ Shoutout to systems identify as autigenic whose plurality manifested partially or fully as a result of their autism!

🌈 Shoutout to autistic systems with collective or individual special interests, or who sometimes develop new headmates due to their special interests!

✨ Shoutout to autistic systems who are sensory seeking, who stim often or seek out positive, pleasant, or intense sensations!

♾ Shoutout to autistic systems who struggle to express themselves and be understood properly by the people they interact and engage with!

🌈 Shoutout to autistic systems who are sensory avoidant, or who are harmed and distressed by certain sensations!

✨ Shoutout to autistic systems who are nonspeaking, nonverbal, or use AAC, sign language, communication cards, or other tools to effectively communicate!

♾ Shoutout to autistic systems with headmates who are symptom holders or who hold on to some of their particular autistic traits!

🌈 Shoutout to autistic systems who need help from caregivers internally or externally in order to live happy, healthy lives!

✨ Shoutout to autistic systems who often feel lonely and isolated, or who struggle to establish and maintain relationships, either inside or outside their system!

♾ Shoutout to autistic systems who have been traumatized by others in their life attempting to treat or cure their autism, ignoring their autism, or refusing to provide proper accommodations and accessibility!

🌈 Shoutout to systems who are questioning whether or not they are autistic or are aiming to one day self-diagnose!

✨ Shoutout to autistic systems who love their neurodiversity and have embraced it as a part of their collective identity!

♾ Shoutout to autistic systems who are often exhausted from masking their autism, their plurality, or both!

🌈 Shoutout to autistic systems who have unique ways of perceiving, understanding, and engaging with the world!

Autistic systems, you not only belong here in the plural community, but by being here you help make our spaces a better place! We hope that your future is filled with happy memories and pleasant experiences, and you find yourselves surrounded by people who care about you and want to support you! Know that there is absolutely nothing wrong with being yourself and expressing yourself in ways that bring you comfort and joy.

We love you, we’re rooting for you, and we’re wishing you the very best in all that you do! We hope that you can find the time to relax today and treat yourself and your system with gentleness and compassion. Thank you so much for reading, and have a wonderful day!