Episode 267: The Unspeakable Truths of an Autistic Body

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“Today’s episode explores the complex experience of trauma and autism, particularly for individuals who are gestalt language processors. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, shares a personal reflection on how a simple act of kindness from a trusted friend can trigger past trauma responses, making it difficult to accept support or share their sanctuary, “The Ridge.” Dr. Hoerricks emphasises that time is not processed sequentially for them; instead, past and present overlap, leading to a constant reliving of past hurts. They highlight the lack of research and therapeutic protocols for complex trauma in gestalt language processors, leading them to create their own “script” in the form of a poem to explain their inability to say “yes” to external help. Ultimately, they convey the profound isolation and misunderstanding often faced by autistic individuals with complex trauma, and their desire to provide a relatable experience for others.”Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/when-kindness-feels-like-intrusionLet me know what you think.The AutSide is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autside.substack.com/subscribe

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