Keeping this post short, as you might be dealing with autistic burnout like I am and need a quick read to understand what the heck is going on, or perhaps just seek some acknowledgment because it's been a while since we've had a good day and are starting to forget what this looks like. Defining a Good Day During Autistic Burnout What defines a "good" day? This is one of the most challenging questions I encounter during autistic burnout, as our internal compass is completely o

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