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Actually Autistic: Rejection and Defeat
I’m a Chewigem Ambassador!
Chewigem Products are made for the NEED TO CHEW.
I wish I had these around when I was a kid. I always twirled my hair and chewed on it. I also chewed on my pencils, erasers and my nails.
Their products are not only totally functional but they are very attractive looking. They have a chew chart to showcase the different densities offered to suit different needs. They are safely made from FDA approved silicone and provide a great anxiety and stim tool, which can be super calming.
I’m excited to be one of their ambassadors as this is something that is incredibly important to me. Products like this help make managing daily life and challenges a bit easier. Having a product like Chewigem on the market fills an important void.
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A fresh new start
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I got a new job!
I’m also super, super nervous about it. You know when nerves mix with excitement and a sprinkle of anxiety? That’s where I’m at. I actually kind of feel sick about it.
I’m going to be learning the skill and art of the Barista. Here’s to hoping I don’t get overwhelmed. If that does happen, I have to remember to breathe and utilize the support systems I will have in place.
I haven’t worked in four months and I haven’t totally minded it, but obviously it’s not sustainable since I have bills to pay, cats to look after, food to buy and so on and so forth. I’m constantly thinking of what’s the next big thing for me and I’m thankful I started this blog because the feedback, the support and the sense of purpose it’s giving me–well, it totally fills my heart with joy!
My inner dialogue goes a little something like this:
- Will I remember the recipes?
- Will I please the customers?
- Will I handle the pressure?
- Will I remain calm and focused?
- Will I be able to handle the lights, smells and sounds?
I’m usually very nervous around food handling – especially if it includes leafy greens which is a big sensory-trigger for me. I know: A Vegetarian who doesn’t like leafy greens? Yeah, that’s right. I don’t do salads. I don’t do Lettuce, Kale or any of those Green, plastic-y foods. Nope, Nope, NOPE!
Fortunately, the company that hired me is exceptionally inclusive in their hiring and they will be able to work with my support lady at the local autism centre to ensure I have all the resources I need to be successful. For me, that’s everything. That’s the key to my success. I want to be viewed as being able to perform the job. I want people to know that those on the spectrum are capable of greatness! We don’t need a cure, we need support.
Keeping busy.
How does one keep exceptionally busy when they are on the road to better self-awareness and purpose?
Well…. There’s a few ways.
- I’ve been listing items on eBay.
- I’ve been contemplating new content for my YouTube.
- I’ve been cleaning. A lot.
- I have plenty of appointments to go to and my calendar is getting fuller by the day.
- I’ve been entering contests and forwarding emails.
You may notice none of those things on my short, tiny, pathetic list include hanging out with anyone. That’s because my social life is at a complete standstill. I wouldn’t even know where to begin. I can’t seem to properly establish relationships with anyone and the nightmares of my former manager still haunt me. I was tossing and turning all night. That was traumatic.
I’d love to review items for my YouTube account but that’s another thing I seemingly know nothing about and my 58 subscribers is not appealing to any company that would want to use my social network, or lack thereof for any kind of marketing opportunity. It’s frustrating, but the dream is still alive. (well, barely)
My writing style is all over the place. I’m rusty, it’s been at least 10 years since I’ve written anything of value. I used to be so good, if I do say so myself.
Make me useful? Any pertinent endeavours to which you may need my lack of expertise? Hit me up!
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