I am pretty ordinary. I work as a pension lawyer, recently bought a house with the person I chose to do life with, and have reached the stage of adulthood where even my plants are thriving. Naturally, I have concluded that I am now ready for a dog. Maybe.
Most people don’t know that I often struggle with everyday things like making a phone call, grocery shopping, or an unexpected change of plans. Too many demands at once can completely overwhelm me and cause my brain to go on strike. Not so fun.
At the same time, I experience the world intensely. I notice details that others might miss, dive deep into my interests and rarely do anything halfway.
I am autistic.