Autism & Life as an Aspie
Lived experience, autistic identity, masking, sensory needs, routines, shutdowns, burnout and the realities of everyday life.
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Aspie Answers Blog
Gentle stories, tools and reflections for your journey
Explore lived experience, personal stories and helpful reflections about autism, ADHD, mental health and emotional wellbeing, dating and relationships, friendships, hidden disabilities, epilepsy, travel, creativity and everyday Aspie life.
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Explore Kerrin’s Blog library
Browse the lived experiences, recurring themes, personal series and subjects that have shaped Kerrin’s Aspie Answers writing over the years.
ADHD & Me
ADHD experiences, focus, executive functioning, emotions, routines and everyday neurodivergent life.
Browse this shelfMental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Mental health, mood, anxiety, emotional regulation, coping, self-worth, calm and personal reflection.
Browse this shelfDating & Relationships
Dating, relationships, communication, boundaries, emotional safety, connection and understanding one another.
Browse this shelfFriendships & Social Life
Friendships, social experiences, communication, belonging, connection and navigating social life.
Browse this shelfTravelling with Aspie
Travel experiences, preparation, sensory-friendly travel, routines away from home and exploring in ways that feel manageable.
Browse this shelfHidden Disabilities
Invisible experiences, accessibility, advocacy, understanding and the things other people may not immediately see.
Browse this shelfEpilepsy Awareness
Experiences and awareness around epilepsy, including where epilepsy and autistic life intersect.
Browse this shelfEveryday Life & Personal Reflections
Real-life experiences, routines, challenges, small wins, thoughts and reflections from everyday Aspie life.
Browse this shelfJournaling, Creativity & Expression
Journaling, writing, creativity, reflection, self-expression and finding meaningful outlets.
Browse this shelfDear Letter Series
Personal letter-style pieces that give thoughts, feelings and lived experiences room to speak in their own way.
Browse this shelfVideos, Stories & Shared Experiences
Blog posts and reflections that connect with Kerrin's videos, visual stories and shared lived-experience content.
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Life as an Aspie
Personal experiences, reflections, everyday challenges, learning and the things that have helped along the way.
Explore lived experienceDear Letter Series
Letter-style reflections and personal pieces that create space for thoughts, feelings, experiences and things that can be difficult to say aloud.
Explore Dear LetterTravelling with Aspie
Travel experiences, preparation, routines, sensory considerations and exploring the world in ways that work for you.
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Dip into more specific subjects around autistic lived experience, sensory needs, masking, burnout and everyday life.
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