Why I write these…
If you’ve already read a little about me on the About page, these articles are where I start to explore things in more depth. I began writing them partly to understand things a bit more myself, but also to help people understand autism. Not just the textbook version, but what it actually feels like in the workplace, in leadership, in parenting and in life.
Each post is written from my own perspective, through my eyes, to share the challenges, the strengths and the reality of navigating the world as an autistic professional. It’s not about having all the answers. It’s about sharing my experience in a way that might help others feel seen, better understood or just a little less alone.
The articles explore different parts of autistic life that are often difficult to explain from the outside. I write about masking, burnout, decision making, social confusion, energy levels and the pressure of navigating workplaces and everyday life while trying to appear as though everything is manageable.
If you are looking for more information or support around autism, the National Autistic Society provides guidance, resources and support for autistic people and their families.
Read my articles below
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- Leaving Behind Something I Gave Everything To
My time there was transformative, offering valuable insights into workplace support for neurodivergent individuals. - When Functioning Isn’t the Same as Coping
For the first time since starting this series, I’ve needed to take a step back from writing. - Why Dancing Brings My Mind Back Into Balance
For most of my life I simply thought of dancing as something I enjoyed. It wasn’t until my autism diagnosis in my thirties that I realised it had been quietly helping regulate my mind for years. This article explores how rhythm, movement and community became one of the few places where my thoughts finally slow down. - Autism Acceptance Month and World Autism Day
Understanding autism is not the same as understanding me, and that difference is where most of the challenge lives. - Neurodiversity Celebration Week
A brief reflection for Neurodiversity Celebration Week on why I began writing Through My Eyes, how the blog has helped me understand autism in my own life, and why sharing those experiences might help others understand themselves or someone close to them. - Where Is The Line? Humour, Masking and Missing Social Signals
A personal reflection on struggling to know where “the line” is in social situations as an autistic adult. This article explores humour, masking, workplace grey areas and the exhausting replay that follows when intent and impact do not match, and why understanding the person matters more than rigid rules. - Pressure to Perform at Work and at Home
A reflective piece on the pressure to perform at work and at home as an autistic adult. This article explores internal standards, burnout, shutdown and the quiet weight of expectation, and how understanding, rather than change, can reshape how pressure is carried through my eyes. - Why Logic Comes First for Me
A lot of how I think, process information, and make decisions is grounded in logic rather than intuition. I don’t rely comfortably on gut feel alone. My brain looks forContinue reading “Why Logic Comes First for Me” - Why I Can’t “Just Let It Go” – When Logic Has to Come First
There’s a phrase people often reach for when something is bothering me. It sounds simple, well-intentioned, even supportive. “Just let it go” “Try not to dwell on it” “Don’t overthinkContinue reading “Why I Can’t “Just Let It Go” – When Logic Has to Come First” - Giraffe Social “Social in 10” Podcast Guest
Giraffe Social is a multi-disciplined digital marketing agency specialising in social media marketing based on the South Coast of the United Kingdom. We work with a wide range of industries,Continue reading “Giraffe Social “Social in 10” Podcast Guest” - End Of Year Reflection
This isn’t the time of year where everything suddenly becomes calm for me. Work is still intense, my brain is still juggling far too much, and having an excited fourContinue reading “End Of Year Reflection” - Understanding the Link Between Autism, Anxiety and Depression
I’ve spoken a lot in my articles about burnout, masking, perfectionism and the pressure I put on myself – but one thing I haven’t gone into much depth about isContinue reading “Understanding the Link Between Autism, Anxiety and Depression” - Feedback, Performance and the Pressure to Get It Right
For me, performance is deeply personal. It’s not just about delivering results – it’s about delivering them to a standard I can live with. And that standard is almost alwaysContinue reading “Feedback, Performance and the Pressure to Get It Right” - A late diagnosis and looking back at my childhood
For most of my life, I didn’t know I was autistic. I just thought things felt harder for me than they seemed to for everyone else. I didn’t quite understandContinue reading “A late diagnosis and looking back at my childhood” - My Brain on a Busy Day
There are days where my brain feels like it’s running five tabs at once – and all of them are buffering. For most people, being busy can feel overwhelming. ForContinue reading “My Brain on a Busy Day” - How Autism Shapes My Marketing Mindset
There’s something fascinating about the way marketing taps into human behavior – the subconscious cues, the emotional hooks, the visual choices that make something stick. I’ve always been drawn toContinue reading “How Autism Shapes My Marketing Mindset” - Parenting as an Autistic Dad
OK… Not particularly “Work Related” like my previous articles, but I think it all still plays a part across my whole life and they interact and effect each other… ParentingContinue reading “Parenting as an Autistic Dad” - Leading a High-Pressure Event as an Autistic Professional
Stepping into leadership as an autistic professional isn’t just about learning new skills – it’s about learning how to navigate the unique challenges that come with being autistic in high-pressureContinue reading “Leading a High-Pressure Event as an Autistic Professional” - Understanding High-Functioning Autism in the Workplace and Beyond
“High-functioning autism” is a term that’s often misunderstood. People hear it and assume it means “mild autism” or “not really that different.” But that’s not how it feels. The realityContinue reading “Understanding High-Functioning Autism in the Workplace and Beyond” - Autistic Burnout and Navigating Workplace Pressure
In my previous articles, I’ve shared insights into how autism influences my communication and marketing career. But there’s another side to it – one that isn’t talked about enough… AutisticContinue reading “Autistic Burnout and Navigating Workplace Pressure” - How Autism Strengthens My Role as a Senior Marketing Executive
In my previous article back in March – didn’t realise it was so long! – I shared insights into how my autism affects communication and social nuances in the workplace.Continue reading “How Autism Strengthens My Role as a Senior Marketing Executive” - Autism, Communication, and Social Nuances in the Workplace
For all those who didn’t know, this week is “Neurodiversity Celebration Week”, which being part of the committee on the Enable ERG at Exertis UK I am proud to beContinue reading “Autism, Communication, and Social Nuances in the Workplace”
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