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Reflections
This is Me.
autism
boundaries
communication
identity
legacy
neurodivergent
Aug 13, 2021
I no longer paint my nails.
I don't adorn myself with jewellery.
I take my time responding to messages and I seldom answer my phone. I have a message bank.
I say no to social
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