Another Retreat from Socializing for the Sake of my Mental Health
CW: mention of feelings of low self-worth, depression, past feelings of suicidal ideation, etc. I’m an Autistic employee at a major retail establishment. Today was my first day back at work after my weekend (I work a Sunday through Thursday schedule). Last Thursday saw me have a particularly serious work-related anxiety attack and depression It…
Friend Making Progress or Lack Thereof
In my last post, I discussed my relationship with my co-workers Katie, Drew and one or two others. My communication with Katie has since taken another step forward. A few weeks ago, she approached me, as she did with other co-workers, to urge me to try the food at an Indian restaurant newly opened by…
In Which I Report on my Adventures in Exploring the Possibility of Making Friends
CW: Explicit Sexual References In three weeks it will be the one year anniversary of me holding my current job. After a long stretch of being in a series of jobs which were seriously damaging to my mental health, it has been an extraordinary breath of fresh air to be at a job—full time, paying…
An Autistic Freedom Fighter 