In this short musing from Unlearning Autism, I share a simple, practical way I support myself in staying connected with the people I care about.
For many Autistic people, friendship isn’t about a lack of care — it’s often about capacity, a busy or overwhelmed mind, and the very real experience of “out of sight, out of mind.”
In this episode, I talk about:
why staying in touch can feel difficult, even when relationships matter deeply
how this can be misunderstood by others
and a gentle “friendship hack” I use to stay connected in a way that works for me
This isn’t about trying harder or being more consistent in a neurotypical way.
It’s about creating small, intentional ways to show up — within your capacity.
If you’ve ever worried that you’re not a “good enough” friend, this may offer a different way of understanding that.
Many thanks as always to Abigail Ward for producing the podcast and to Doerte Meyer for composing and performing my podcast jingle.
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