When Autistic Self-Preservation Is Mistaken As Selfishness
Autistic people are often labeled selfish for setting boundaries, conserving energy, or protecting their nervous systems. In this episode, Ashra explores the difference between selfishness and self-preservation, the emotional toll of being misunderstood, and how the double empathy problem helps explain why these conflicts happen so often. Music/Sound credit: Abstract Fashion Pop" by QubeSounds Vlogs | Autism | Fragrance | Thrifting @ashralouisa on all socials Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ashralouisa #autistic #autismawareness #autismacceptance #unmaskingautism #actuallyautistic

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