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TALK to someone

As a non-binary person, (someone without autism) I can tell you that when something goes wrong and the chips are down, the FIRST thing I do is TALK to someone.

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Well, I’m BACK.

Hello again, everyone!  I feel so much better for the little break I had whilst I dealt with sickness in the family.  Sometimes, family takes priority, and that’s just life.

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Living in Peace

Do you know when you’re anxious peace does not come easily?  You can feel the rising tide and are fully aware that you are not peaceful in the slightest.

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Standards

Wherever you go and whoever you meet there are certain standards you have to go. For example when your children “should” do something. 

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Happiness

Do you know what?  I was down and getting even more down last week.  I was having tremendous pain and with my mind getting very disoriented I have no idea NOW to slow the process.

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Determined

One of the things that singles out an Olympian is their determination.  Just see them ready to perform the task in front of them. 

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The Next Day

There is one thing that isn’t mentioned in fairy stories.  What happens “The Next Day” and what happens the following ones are not shown.  Everything is resolved and it is all done.

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