Shifting Gears: Understanding My Autistic Mind
Realizing that I’m autistic is like unlocking a door to my own brain, my unique way of thinking and being in the world. It’s a relief, a moment of clarity that helps me make sense of decades of confusion and seeking. This is who I have always been and will always be. We can call it any number of things and indeed, have throughout my lifetime. Recognizing it as autism means I finally have the manual to how things work for me.