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Exploring life with autism
​​SquintingInDarkness.com is a blog dedicated to help educate friends and families of those who are on the autism spectrum on what it is like living with the condition. The mission is to debunk the ASD stereotypes as well as to prove to society that everyone has a voice and a place in the world no matter what their situation may be.​

Recent Posts

​What Keeps Me Up At Night
June 2021 // Traits

​I've always struggled to turn off my brain at night. It's something that is practically impossible for me to do. I always have to be thinking about something. The thoughts I have can go on all day long but are often terrifying and depressing when it gets dark outside.

Doing The Imposible
Jun 2021 //  ​Stories

Many parents of children on the autism spectrum are told that their kids will never get anywhere in life. That they aren't ever going to speak, do chores, or be left alone for a few short minutes. Today, I am here to tell you that there is hope. Don't let anyone say to you what can and can't be done.

Are You My Friend?
Feb 2021 // Relationships

Making friends has always been a challenge for me. Sometimes, I can't tell if a person is interested in being friends with me. Other times, I'm not sure if they want to continue hanging out with me or even be able to recognize if they were even my friend in the first place. Were they ever a true friend to me?

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Understanding Meltdowns
Nov 2020 // Parenting

Meltdowns might be one of the most difficult things that caregivers of those on the spectrum have to deal with. They are for me too. They're just as confusing for the person who's having the meltdown. I know because I've been on both sides. 

How I View TikTok's Autism Trend
May 2020 // News

Recently I was informed about a new trend going around the social media platform, TikTok called the "Autism Challenge"... It was created attending to celebrate those on the spectrum as they may struggle through the current crisis but quickly transformed into a huge bullying scandal.

The Walk I Never Hoped For
Sep 2020 // Stories

​Recently, on the 26th of July, as the sun was going down, the grass was green, children were laughing, and I was taking my therapy poodle, Presto, on a walk. It seemed to be what a great evening would look like, but little did I know that I was about to be traumatized. ​

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"You are so cool! I do not think I’ve truly read through something like this before. So wonderful to find somebody with a few unique thoughts on this topic. Really. Thanks for starting this up. This website is one thing that should be required on the internet, someone with originality!"  - HYPR Mask
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