Quick Life Update

Last week, my grandkids came to visit for a few days. We had fun, but it is hard for me to have things different than what I am use to. People pull at my energy, and I really don't have it under control. I have been thinking about this a lot lately. Is there a way to be less connected to others? To have less intense empathy for so many people? I have empathy for everyone! But when someone is physically close to me, it is worse, more intense, I have to block so hard.

Any autistic people out there deal with this? How do you shield yourself from the overwhelming effects of emotional overload from all the people around you?

Connection and community is so important to me. Just spending tons of time alone does not feel like a good solution. I get lonely just like everyone else.

In other news, I went to my sister's house yesterday for an Easter celebration, and it was fun. I got to talk to my dad, and see my kids Lia, JoAnn, & Michael, as well as Oliver, Sadie, & James, and of course, my sister Jenny & her partner Aaron. I have been slightly behind on the housework, but it is getting caught up.

Today, Diana & I are going to go play Pokemon Go and then I'll make burgers for dinner.