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Relationships & Intimacy

Exploring autistic & neuroqueer dynamics in love, friendship, family & survival—raw truths & tender lessons on connection & care.

Close-up of a phone screen showing abusive text messages saying "Loser!!!!!" and "Hate you!!!!" — symbolizing emotional abuse and narcissistic texting rage.

Close-up of a phone screen showing abusive text messages saying "Loser!!!!!" and "Hate you!!!!" — symbolizing emotional abuse and narcissistic texting rage.

I Never Knew I Could Shatter So Completely: The Cost of Loving Her

Oct 76 min read

Person with black duct tape over mouth, wearing a gray suit and tie. Neutral background, suggestive of silence or censorship.

Person with black duct tape over mouth, wearing a gray suit and tie. Neutral background, suggestive of silence or censorship.

When Care Feels Conditional: Gaslighting Outside Narcissistic Abuse

Oct 36 min read

Two humans in an intense conversation representing narcissistic targeting of neurodivergent people. One looks upset in a gray jacket, the other is gesturing emotionally in a blue shirt.

Two humans in an intense conversation representing narcissistic targeting of neurodivergent people. One looks upset in a gray jacket, the other is gesturing emotionally in a blue shirt.

Narcissistic Abuse of Neurodivergent People

Sep 95 min read

Neurodivergent friends with colorful tattoos lean together against a pink and yellow background. Both have unique hairstyles and facial piercings.

Neurodivergent friends with colorful tattoos lean together against a pink and yellow background. Both have unique hairstyles and facial piercings.

Autistic Friendship and the Language of Showing Up

Jul 253 min read

Neuroqueer couple in autumn attire laugh together, surrounded by blurred yellow foliage. One wears a gray hat, the other an orange one.

Neuroqueer couple in autumn attire laugh together, surrounded by blurred yellow foliage. One wears a gray hat, the other an orange one.

Autistic Love: Built for Depth, Not Scripts

Jul 184 min read

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