My Journal

My Traumatizing Elementary School Experience
My Traumatizing Elementary School Experience

As an autistic woman and highly sensitive individual, my likelihood of developing trauma, anxiety, and selective mutism was significantly increased. My sensitivity, both physical and emotional, deeply shaped my experience, making me more vulnerable to trauma and...

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Autism and Selective Mutism: My Journey
Autism and Selective Mutism: My Journey

Autism I was diagnosed with Autism at age 12, following stressful, traumatic experiences in elementary school. The trauma led to severe anxiety, which developed into selective mutism. As an autistic person, I feel emotions deeply, which increases my chances of...

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