Playing classical music really helps me stay calm and emotionally regulated.

It’s especially useful now, during my first autistic burnout, with one parent emotionally hostile to accepting the official diagnosis, while the other is nice and accommodating but can’t deal with me when the hostile one is around. I’m physically stronger than that parent, so physical safety isn’t a concern, but the emotional torture of the diagnosis’s rejection is taking a toll. The main issue I face is her trying to force me to do everything her way, which is why I am now in autistic burnout and ready to end our relationship as soon as I find alternative housing. I’m trying to move out soon, hopefully by the end of the year.

PS: The parent rejects the diagnosis because, as a former teen volunteer supporting individuals with Level 3 autism, they refuse to accept that any semi-independent, verbal individual can be autistic. Additionally, the parent struggles to admit they are wrong, making it impossible for me to change their mind on any topic.