contemporarysnowflake:

It’s okay to not always love being autistic.

A lot of us here are autistic/neurodivergent activists, and of course we want the best for our community. That’s great. And if you love being autistic all the time, amazing, power to you.

But just because you’re an activist doesn’t mean you’re not human.

People doubt themselves. And in a neurotypical-centered world, it’s hard not to have a bit of internalized ableism.

It’s okay if you feel embarrassed or guilty when you stim.

It’s okay if you have autistic traits you want to change.

It’s okay if you’re jealous of your neurotypical friends.

It’s okay if you have low self-esteem partially or wholly because you’re autistic or neurodivergent.

It’s okay if you’re still learning to accept that you’re autistic.

It’s okay if you wish you weren’t autistic.

I promise sometimes being ashamed or upset about being autistic doesn’t make you less of an activist. You’re human. You’re allowed to have emotions.

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