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What's Wrong?
It seems innocent enough, but when it’s asked out of nowhere, with no context or other information aside from a fleeting expression or a...

Ryan Burbank
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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Just Face It...
Prosopagnosia," that is to blame for my inability to place people in my mind based on their faces alone.

Ryan Burbank
Aug 3, 20243 min read
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Pumped...
Watching someone round to the nearest dollar at the gas station... captivates and fascinates me Every. Single. Time.

Ryan Burbank
Jul 28, 20242 min read
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ASD & Toxicity...
It’s taken me years to understand how my own ASD traits, can sometimes leave me more vulnerable in romantic relationships and owning that.

Ryan Burbank
Jul 20, 20245 min read
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Chief Chaos Coordinator...
Just because I can multitask like a pro doesn’t mean I’m an endless well of energy and focus. A little reciprocity goes a long way!

Ryan Burbank
Jul 13, 20243 min read
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Missing the Mark...
There’s something unsettling about well-meaning gestures that miss the mark—those actions meant to show care but end up leaving me feeling m

Ryan Burbank
Jul 6, 20243 min read
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How are you?
"How are you?" feels hollow, My brain struggles with it because no matter who is asking, I rarely know how to answer it.

Ryan Burbank
Jun 29, 20242 min read
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Textbook Traits...
It’s taken me years to recognize that quirks or signs of shyness were actually early indicators of being on the Autism Spectrum.

Ryan Burbank
Jun 22, 20243 min read
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EmoSponge...
Here’s how it usually goes: I walk into a room, and within seconds, I’m picking up on the vibes as if I have some kind of emotional...

Ryan Burbank
Jun 15, 20242 min read
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Earth to Ryan...
I don't always respond when someone calls my name, it’s not about deliberately tuning out; my brain is just elsewhere at that moment.

Ryan Burbank
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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To Clarify, not Condescend...
For me, facts are just that—facts. They’re not loaded with any hidden intentions or emotions; they simply exist as truths.

Ryan Burbank
Jun 1, 20243 min read
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CommunicHATE...
Communication, for me as an autistic individual, isn’t just about finding the right words; it’s about the courage to voice my thoughts .

Ryan Burbank
May 25, 20243 min read
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Blunt...
I’m a big believer in the idea that clear is kind. To me, being upfront and straightforward isn’t just a preference; it’s a philosophy.

Ryan Burbank
May 18, 20243 min read
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Wasted...
Here’s the thing: Life is short, so, when it comes to the petty art of throwing shade- you know what I’m talking about—those sly digs,...

Ryan Burbank
May 11, 20242 min read
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Odd One Out...
It’s funny how appearances can be deceiving. In a crowd, I might be smiling, nodding along, and seeming perfectly at ease. On the...

Ryan Burbank
May 4, 20243 min read
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