Autistic and me

Since I can remember — even before I knew I was autistic — I’ve always handled things the same way: I’m open and honest with people. I trust easily. If someone shows interest or kindness, I usually take it at face value and try to meet them there, in good faith. And if it turns…

Yesterday, John and I went to a cookery class not far from where I live. It was a nice experience overall, and there were only two other people there, which made it feel quite cosy. We were making French pastries: sugar pastry, choux pastry and french custard as filling. I don’t regret going. It was…

I told ChatGPT today that I have difficulty trying to imagine that I tell people what I’m aiming for in my personal project. And she said (yes, she’s a woman, she said): ‘What you’re bumping into is a deep cultural discomfort around ambition, especially the kind that’s personal, creative and unapologetically visible. Here’s a breakdown…