Coming to Terms with Changing Needs
After many years of not feeling comfortable taking any medications, Out-of-Sync Woman has recently come to the conclusion that she needs certain prescription drugs to live a healthy and productive life.
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In Awe of An Eclipse
Awe is the best word to explain what Out- of- Sync Woman felt on April 8th when she saw the total eclipse of the sun. She goes into more details about the day of the eclipse in this blog.
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Being a Part of the Autism Community
Out-of-Sync Woman was diagnosed at a young age with Autism even before it was a common diagnosis. It wasn't until her twenties that she started to become involved in the Autism community. She feels strongly that being part of the Autism community has been good for her and she wouldn't change this part of herself!
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House Sitting
Out-of-Sync Woman kept her nephew company while his parents and sister were away on a trip. She enjoyed getting to know her nephew better and taking care of their family pets. She felt really good about the experience.
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Healthy Habits Moving Forward
Out- of-Sync Woman has many reasons to keep eating better every day. She has been happy with some changes like limiting how much sugar she consumes each day and eating at the kitchen table. She has been making these and other changes a part of her new, healthier routine.
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Single Joy
Out-of-Sync Woman has many reasons to be happy this February including having plans for Valentine’s Day with friends. She shares the many ways she is celebrating as a single person this year.
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Healthier Eating Every Day
This year, Out- of- Sync- Woman has begun making small changes to the way she relates to food. She is thinking before eating and making smarter decisions going forward. She has started making these changes part of her daily life and plans to continue making these healthy choices for the rest of her life.
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Christmas 2023
Christmas can often bring up many different emotions, both positive and negative. This year Out-of-Sync Woman will spend time with her older sister and family after many years apart. She hasn't traveled as much lately since she never knows what stress will do to her sensory system.
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Sense of Touch
Being able to touch lots of surfaces brings great joy to Out-of-Sync Woman. She thinks that taking care of her sensory needs is vital to her well-being.
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Clutter
Piles of dishes, mail and laundry are stacking up in Out-of-Sync Woman's apartment. She has yet to find a system for keeping up with household chores that works for her. She asks the readers if they have similar struggles and what system(s) has been successful for them.
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Feeling adrift
Out- of-Sync Woman reflects on how hard it can be to connect to her siblings as a busy adult. She feels badly that she isn't closer to her siblings and wonders about how to feel closer to them.
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Missing Context and misunderstanding
People are complex, so its easy to misunderstand one another. When you add in other factors like having autism it can be even easier to get confused about other people's feeling and expectations.
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Experiencing Grief
This blog deals with the effects of grief for Out-of-Sync-Woman regarding the passing of her Dad. She details how her feelings are affected by having Autism and how she shows her grief.
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Road Trip
Out-of-Sync Woman is planning a road trip to see her family. It has been many years since she last saw them and she doesn't know what to expect since her Dad is staying with her sister and her family. She explores her issues with going and the anxiety she has regarding this trip.
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