My “Start Over” Story [CC]

[@removethemask5816]

Thank you for sharing your story. We need more #actuallyautistic voices out there. You are also not alone. While not identical, my story is remarkably similar to yours!

[@shadowfox933]

I had a lot of issues in college (before I knew I was autistic), and most of them had to do with trying to live in the dorms. I didn't have a place I could go to relieve the sensory load, so when I got to my second year, I just sort of fell apart. Between my sensory problems, moving to a different dorm room, and deciding I needed to switch majors while not feeling I had the time to do so, I had my worst ever shutdown and reached the worst state of burnout I've ever experienced. I once didn't eat anything for three days during that time. I wouldn't wish that experience on my worst enemy. But I, like you, made it through. There are a lot of things I would do differently if I had known then that I truly was different (as opposed to just feeling it). I can't change my past, but I can learn from it

[@Authentistic-ism]

Rewatching this and thinking about how much home/family support mattered for you. What would you have done if you didn't have a home to go to after the tattoo? Ever wanna do a dark video about that kind of thing? Glad you're still here Sydney.

[@brimarie4196]

As someone who is also autistic with brain damage this was really healing. Thank you for sharing.

[@nathanchristopher8585]

I appreciate you and all that you do here

[@jennifermems1111]

Hello. Thank you for posting videos, especially this one. I also have DPDR, along with being queer and--I think--autistic. Your videos are relatable, and they make me calm, and I am happy for you that it did not take you even longer to figure out the specifics of these problems so you could start over. Thank you again.

[@jg1681]

My ex boyfriend had a similar affect on me. It was before I found out I was autistic and I blamed myself so much and felt like the worst romantic partner ever. It sucked and I am glad I left him. Quick question: do you have facial blindess?

[@disabled.autistic.lesbian]

You are not the worst! I'm so glad you left him too Also! Yes I do! There'll be a video about it on the 14th :)

[@zaraimpala3962]

"somehow I went 7 months without touching a ukalele, I don't know how it happened, but I vowed it would never happen again"

[@tilasole3252]

Don't read the side effects... anxiety, depression, death... It's not important... 😅

[@tilasole3252]

Gay? Damn, another beautiful and wonderful woman off the market, guys. 😮