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Tag Archives: work
what happened
I swear I used to have more energy. I know I did. I never had as much as other people, but I definitely had more than I have had over the last decade or so (I’m in my late forties). … Continue reading
Posted in Book Two - Mind, Setting 3
Tagged actuallyautistic, Aspergers, autism, masking, normal, spoon, work
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directions
I had a doctor’s appointment last week. When I approached the office front door, there was a handwritten sign indicating the lobby was closed for repairs, and that I was to use the second entrance on the right. I stared … Continue reading
Posted in Setting 2
Tagged actuallyautistic, ASD, Aspergers, autism, life or death, unique, usefulness, work
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response and able
“Hey, by the way, Lewaltzia (not her real name) left the gas on in here, so you should stay out for a few minutes while the room vents.” I said, poking my head out of the recently vacated operating room … Continue reading
Posted in Book Two - Mind, Setting 1
Tagged actuallyautistic, autism, futility, work
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don’t drink the water
About a month ago, I became very sick Friday night after work and remained so up until the following Monday. I discovered that a smattering of other people in my department also had severe bouts of nausea for a day … Continue reading
actress
I am an actress. Ever since I was a little girl, I have imitated other people. Like a mirror, I could reflect was what was seen and spoken to me. I mimicked words I heard and actions I witnessed. To … Continue reading
Posted in Book Two - Mind, Setting 1
Tagged actuallyautistic, animals, Asperger, Aspergers, autism, work
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