My YES was telling my first friend about my autism assessment when it felt right.
I said NO to going to a party that is right after my autism assessment. I got follow up questions about why couldn't I come. I didn't feel 100% ready to tell this person my true why (also who asks why?!) and I felt so stressed by it! Not sure how you do this every week, Chelsey! 😅
Well done Becky! I love that you are joining me in this quest. It isn't easy, but that must mean it's useful. That was a powerful NO in which you put yourself first. Hurray!
I've been wondering how you are getting on re your assessment, I hope it goes well and is a validating experience for you.
It sounds like the stress came from a person accidentally pushing your boundaries a bit rather than the NO itself but I guess it shows why we fear them!
Honestly, my assessment has fallen a little to the back of my mind because other stuff has cropped up - parties, doctors appointments etc. It never rains but it pours is the saying, I think! 😅 But, thank you. I hope it is validating too.
Yes, it definitely pushed my boundaries and I had a lot of PDA pop up. It just felt like too much at a time when my mind was already at full capacity.
My YES was telling my first friend about my autism assessment when it felt right.
I said NO to going to a party that is right after my autism assessment. I got follow up questions about why couldn't I come. I didn't feel 100% ready to tell this person my true why (also who asks why?!) and I felt so stressed by it! Not sure how you do this every week, Chelsey! 😅
Well done Becky! I love that you are joining me in this quest. It isn't easy, but that must mean it's useful. That was a powerful NO in which you put yourself first. Hurray!
I've been wondering how you are getting on re your assessment, I hope it goes well and is a validating experience for you.
It sounds like the stress came from a person accidentally pushing your boundaries a bit rather than the NO itself but I guess it shows why we fear them!
Keep going xx
Honestly, my assessment has fallen a little to the back of my mind because other stuff has cropped up - parties, doctors appointments etc. It never rains but it pours is the saying, I think! 😅 But, thank you. I hope it is validating too.
Yes, it definitely pushed my boundaries and I had a lot of PDA pop up. It just felt like too much at a time when my mind was already at full capacity.