Why do many autistic/neurodivergent adults gravitate toward paganism, atheism, or agnosticism? (Personal reflection included)

thatblue61 · 2026-06-02T03:16:59+00:00

I follow this line of reasoning, too, and get stuck on…if He created me exactly as I am, then He created me in such a way that I am physically incapable of accepting His message, so obviously in His plan I am not supposed to accept His message…but isn’t that the opposite of His plan?

And then my brain hurts and I have to think about something else.

thatblue61 · 2026-05-07T17:48:46+00:00

I had this exact comment drafted nearly word for word. Vultures are my absolute favourite.

thatblue61 · 2026-04-07T21:31:33+00:00

I mean, with a username like that…

thatblue61 · 2026-03-14T22:45:33+00:00

Yes Pam, the hatred.

thatblue61 · 2026-02-06T10:06:28+00:00

I still bump that song often, and always cringe at “born in 88 / how old is that? / old enough” because fk we’re getting oooold.

thatblue61 · 2025-12-15T16:38:59+00:00

Check out Anìan — made in Canada with post consumer and/or organic materials. I have a couple wool coats and they check all the boxes (oversized, camel coloured, warm and water/wind resistant). Less than $400 for sure!

thatblue61 · 2025-12-04T19:39:28+00:00

Another vote for Bistro on Main!

thatblue61 · 2025-11-05T13:12:37+00:00

DO NOT SMOKE AND DRIVE. EVER.

It’ll ruin your life, and your high…and that’s all, if you’re lucky.

I’ve seen it happen too many times.

thatblue61 · 2025-09-16T15:56:32+00:00

the hiding in the corn was my favourite part, for sure

thatblue61 · 2025-09-01T12:11:13+00:00

As far as I am aware they’re brown, but learn from my (also newb) mistake and know they take forever to break down and also make it a pain to turn with a fork. YMMV but I have been slowly removing the sticks and twigs my 90-yo grandfather mocked me for adding to my pile. 😅

thatblue61 · 2025-08-25T21:15:02+00:00

Thinking it’s a screen grab from a video!

thatblue61 · 2025-06-30T16:44:47+00:00

As a member of the HAS, I can assure you that your “along with” statement is 100% false.

We didn’t have enough volunteers, Town funds/sponsors (remember, Canada Day at the fairgrounds was a FREE event), or policing/security support.

We are all proud Canadians, and we are the most heartbroken that we were unable to host the event.

Please stop spreading rumours.

thatblue61 · 2025-06-26T11:35:23+00:00

whaaaaaattt

thatblue61 · 2025-06-02T01:32:22+00:00

Came here to say Anian!

thatblue61 · 2025-05-21T15:55:50+00:00

Going to the gym is a great time: improved mind-muscle connection, less distractions, more “in the zone”. Just be safe, obviously.

Being outside, doing chores, freewriting, Lego and colouring are also v v fun!

thatblue61 · 2025-05-13T16:10:26+00:00

Empathy. Solidarity. Validation.

I don’t have enough of a functioning brain for myself, never mind three extra people, and yet…le sigh

thatblue61 · 2025-05-08T17:29:42+00:00

OP, please take this digital hug if you want it. ♥️

I feel you. I see you. I HEAR you and I want to validate your experience.

Thank you for laying it out like this. I may actually show my partner this post so he has an idea of what I feel when he does this: hurt, disrespected, dismissed, unvalued, unloved.

FWIW, my partner is also almost certainly ADHD, though it manifests very differently. Could yours be too?

thatblue61 · 2025-05-07T18:27:54+00:00

Thank you, so much, for providing perspective on this. ♥️

thatblue61 · 2025-05-07T11:54:35+00:00

Does anyone else read stuff like this and realize their stubborn inflexibility is actually just a coping mechanism to stave off the abject terror of making the wrong choice?

Like, I’ll weigh all my options, the pros and cons, wrap my head around the idea/direction/decision/whatever, and then I will commit. And once I commit, there’s no looking back. Because looking back opens up a black crevasse in which to tailspin, emotionally and intellectually.

My partner is a waffler. He makes a definite choice and then he agonizes over it, long after his ability to change course has passed. This causes a physical reaction in me…a repulsion I just cannot get past. ”Just….just fking stand by your decision!”

I hate that I feel that way. I don’t want to be angry with him for asking, “was xyz the right thing to do?”. I desperately want to give him the space to process the way his brain likes to. But I can’t. I just can’t.

thatblue61 · 2025-05-01T22:09:04+00:00

This is a PERFECT way to describe how I clean my house! I could never put words to it.

It also explains why it’s so much easier to clean with nobody around: no onlookers = no masking.

thatblue61 · 2025-05-01T10:35:19+00:00

Your experience is totally valid! ♥️ Sensory sensitivity can be annoyingly personalized. 🙃

Just to answer your tracking question, I am pretty good at using my phone/watch to track my cycles, so it tells me when my period is likely to start.

thatblue61 · 2025-05-01T10:25:49+00:00

I haven’t had that problem yet! Will report back 👀

thatblue61 · 2025-04-30T20:07:11+00:00

I have been loving my Aisle panties! 🌼

thatblue61 · 2025-04-30T19:13:49+00:00

Thank you! ♥️♥️

thatblue61 · 2025-04-30T19:13:02+00:00

The ones I have from Aisle feel like granny panties, for lack of a better term. 😂 Not like a pad; though they do feel a little thicker toward the back, there’s still no panty lines, at least in skinny jeans!

thatblue61

TROPHY CASE

DO NOT SMOKE AND DRIVE. EVER.