By Gretchen McIntire I remember the exact moment when I knew I needed to go back to the place I was born last year. I… Read More
Penfriend Project Autism Columns
Why Our Family Takes the Same Trip Every Year
By Megan Amodeo Most of us have memories of road trips and family vacations solidified into our brains from childhood. Those memories always seem to… Read More
#AskingAutistics: Have You Ever Been Told “You Can’t Be Autistic”?
By Christa Holmans, Neurodivergent Rebel I was born autistic. I’ve been autistic my entire life. And, I will die autistic. This information shook my world… Read More
Are All Autistics Like the Characters on Popular TV Shows?
By Megan Amodeo Television networks and streaming services have made big bank on seemingly obvious or blatantly literal autistic “characters”. Big Bang Theory and The… Read More
Why Changing My Name is One Act of “Being Brave”
By Gretchen Leary We are always sitting at the potter’s wheel in our lives. We mold who we are with our actions and thoughts each… Read More
