WHERE TO GET THE BOOK: http://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=F6B31A8DAFD6BD39A5986833E66293E6

PRIOR THREADS:

So, it's been a minute. Apologies. Life has been overwhelming me lately. School, work, more failed attempts at dating, etc. Please be patient, I have autism (probably) creature

I was also reading Devon Price's new book, Unlearning Shame. Definitely recommend. He dismantles shame as a social construct of behavioral reinforcement and the undergirding of the lie that is rugged individualism, and prescribes the cure of building community and understanding social interconnectedness on a deep level. Made me re-examine just how much shame is woven into the fabric of the way I conduct myself and hoo boy it's a lot. I blame my Catholic upbringing.

Anyway, I figured before I dive back into the next chapter it'd be nice to get caught up and see where everyone is at. Share your thoughts here, ask questions, get caught up. I want to make a new post next week but first I have to write an informative speech and then an essay about some story or another

Let's cut down on the decision paralysis with some discussion questions:

  • What's new with you, neurodiversity-wise, since the last thread?
  • Any points of contention, confusion, or questions from prior chapters?
  • Post any thoughts specific to the last chapters that you didn't get to share before.

Tag post to follow.

  • Red_Eclipse [she/her]
    ·
    8 months ago

    Finally found a therapist who actually understands autism. Just started seeing her. Hopefully it helps. Sry I don't have any thoughts on the book right now I'm emotionally tired lol.

    • Pluto [he/him, he/him]
      ·
      8 months ago

      I have a therapist that's Autistic. Faer great! Absolutely stupendous! I really appreciate faen.

      I also have another Autistic therapist who specializes in OCD and trauma.

      So I have two and so far I'm really appreciating that second one as well.

      It helps. Having someone like you as a therapist, I mean.