Adulthood... with a chance of autism
Word vomit from Autistic Ang about being autistic and how finding this out in her late 30s was life-changing. Email: autisticang38@gmail.com If this helped you understand something about yourself, I write Adulthood... with a chance of autism for late-identified autistic adults. You can read and subscribe free at autisticang38.substack.com (Podcast collaboration via Substack essays offered instead of phone/video interview. I have audio processing issues, sorry!)
Episodes
A vet visit, an unexpected border terrier sales pitch, a questionable tree-cutting plan, and some thoughts about the POTS walk videos I’ve been making for YouTube.
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Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-scho...
I got a Chevy Spark, named it Sparky because originality is alive and well, and developed several complaints about Chevrolet, chiropractors, Aldi parking lots, and my own hobbies.
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Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walk...
A warning light, an oil leak, no money to fix it, a meltdown, selling my car to Alisha’s sister, and the horrifying realization that I care deeply about who drives a car I no longer own. I also get into why sharing a car messes with my routine so badly, why disappointment turns me into an asshole, and why I apparently need a private vehicle for emotional and logistical reasons.
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Adult Autism 101...
Xena’s vet appointment included a crying tech, an asshole vet, and more reasons to wonder how much longer this clinic is gonna exist.
My back pain has also reached the point where a chiropractor is about to touch me on purpose, which feels like an alarming new level of desperation.
Plus, hikes, my first YouTube video, the horror of watching it back with my wife, and the surprising realization that putting my face out there doe...
Who’s autistic this week on Big Brother, accidentally turning into a section hiker, making a first Substack video, and wondering why a robot gets to decide whether human writing is human.
Plus, an important correction: When I said Melody was becoming my new favorite BB player, I meant Taylor. NOT Melody! BB fans will understand why this correction could not go unaddressed.
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Adult Autism 101: ang...
Tommy died, which is awful. A hike brought him to mind, Alisha’s heading next door for the weekend, Big Brother contestants won’t stop f'n crying, and unfortunately that Aldi bitch is still employed. Grief, errands, TV complaints, and the universe testing its luck.
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Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Autistic Logic Mini Course: ...
I branched out, explored some new hiking spots, accidentally went on a three-hour hike from hell, and then—disturbingly—kept trying new trails.
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Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/w...
In this episode I chat about an encounter I had with another autistic human and what a nice surprise it was. Then I chat about a nasty email I got from someone who didn't like that I referred to the military as a cult and why I stand by my opinion.
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Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Autistic Logic Mini Course: ...
This week I'm talking about my latest autism radar suspects (including a few familiar faces), the surprisingly freeing decision to cut someone out of my life, an unexpected parking lot conversation after Xena's vet visit, meeting the youngest doctor I've ever had, and why I'm suddenly evangelical about a neck fan and a cordless vacuum.
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Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultaut...
Today I take attendance, shit on the media, acknowledge (totally respectfully, of course) that people keep kicking the bucket, chat about the cat café I went to, and also my prep for my upcoming new-doc appointment.
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Adult Autism 101: angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/adultautism101
Autistic Logic Mini Course: ...
I talk about unmet expectations, poor planning, looking for validation in the wrong place, hitting an emotional breaking point, and the moment I realized I can’t keep putting myself in situations that leave me mentally exhausted. I also get into a frustrating parenting situation, why some boundaries are worth disappointing people over, and why protecting your peace sometimes means simply deciding you’re done.
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The Aldi villain makes a triumphant return, Freedom 250 gets dragged, I make a presidential prediction, and yet I still find time to pack the house for Bella and plan a much-needed escape. Just another completely normal week.
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Book - Welcome to Yourself: https://a.co/d/8UroSmq
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Warning: I use the word “excited” so often in this episode that it starts to lose all meaning. By the end, it could just be a bird call.
I cover -
neighbor diplomacy (including accepting a beverage to keep things normal and delivering a Costco chicken),
my super reasonable theory about Evil Dick and Hitler,
a mini spiral involving a car drop-off and a phone call at exactly the wrong time,
a hike at Green Lakes where I actual...
After spending Monday through Wednesday wondering if anyone owned a phone, Thursday comes bearing texts from both Janice and Nadine.
Elsewhere, there are kids to visit, wins to celebrate, Pride crowds to navigate, and a long-overdue breakup with the UFC.
Plus: a surprisingly high number of stories that end with something along the lines of "You know what? I'll take that as a win."
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In this episode: a missed appointment, a successful wife, an unsuccessful attempt to remain physically clean, and the shocking discovery that children will continue wanting to spend time with you if you're nice to them.
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Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Book - Welcome to Yourself: https://a.co/d/8UroSmq
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela...
A cat update, an unexpected shoe store experience, some thoughts on evil greedy people, and why putting cat food on my face is becoming a statistically reasonable option.
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Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Book - Welcome to Yourself: https://a.co/d/8UroSmq
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-this-feels-ri...
The audacity was fresh, local, and abundant. A spontaneous trip to see the girls, some unexpected shopping, a little road rage, dog-sitting diplomacy, and lingering questions about people who should know better.
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Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Book - Welcome to Yourself: https://a.co/d/8UroSmq
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-...
This week I uncover that apparently you can just rawdog a gynecologist appointment without a witness present, which would’ve been useful information BEFORE the emotional support audience got involved.
Alisha continues her campaign against logic itself, Apollo plots his escape, and homemade pizza becomes linked to immediate gastrointestinal warfare because the dough was apparently still participating in society.
Plus: Richard ...
A week of Aldi trips, Dunkin runs, mini golf, dumpster day, homemade lasagna, family mediation, and realizing I somehow crossed the line from Fun Aunt to Trusted Adult without noticing.
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Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Book - Welcome to Yourself: https://a.co/d/8UroSmq
Autistic Logic Mini Course: https://angela-walker-s-school.teachable.com/p/why-t...
A family emergency brings everyone together, which is beautiful. What’s less beautiful is me realizing that “helping out” now involves double the kids and half the patience. This episode: empathy vs. mild inconvenience.
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Email: autisticang38@gmail.com
Book - Welcome to Yourself: https://a.co/d/8UroSmq
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