originally posted on Ponderethereal A La AspieWhy are you so hung up on appearances?Why does it matter how much money I have?Why can’t I just tell you what I feel?Why can’t I just say exactly what happened?Why can’t I say certain words?Why can’t I just approach you and ask a question without going through a ritual of greeting and comfort-making?Why must I hold my head just so and my eyes just so and my body just so so that you will get the impression that I am confident …[more]

Crossposted to PonderEthereal A La AspieI sat down in the tattoo chair and got settled.  He carefully sanitized the entire area and unwrapped a new needle.  He stopped, quickly peeled off his gloves and threw them away and pulled out a small pill box.  He dumped a pill into his hand and gulped it down.  I gulped in turn."Whats kinda pill is that?"  I asked, watching him critically.  "Adderall."  He told me. I let my breath out with a whoosh.  "Oh, yes... …[more]

Hi. My name is Carrie and I’m an Aspie (a short, playful, sometimes derogatory (not to me) nickname for someone with Asperger’s Syndrome). I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (also referred to as AS for short) on October 4, 2004. My stepdaughter, Emma was diagnosed with AS shortly thereafter and my son, Ethan was diagnosed with AS in September of 06.Asperger’s Syndrome is a high functioning form of autism. What is usually most apparent is that those of us with Asperg…[more]