I'm autistic so I spent a lot of time socially and strategically studying people and interactions so I could try to fit in. I noticed the huge shift when I finally had the freedom to do my makeup and west what I want, that people treated me so much better. I think it also goes hand in hand with ableism and people treated very very badly because I am off putting and weird for allistic people, so the difference when I spent time on my looks was huge. Suddenly nothing I did or said was weird anymore, it was cute and quirky. Insane.
Ugh so much to unpack. I need a part 2 of this on the trap of overspending on aesthetics to maintain hotness when you attribute that to part of your success
I realised this when I was 19, and then used my early twenties to use it to my advantage. It's insane what looking put together, can do for you!
Can I ask how you did that so early?! So clever of you to clock onto this early!
I'm autistic so I spent a lot of time socially and strategically studying people and interactions so I could try to fit in. I noticed the huge shift when I finally had the freedom to do my makeup and west what I want, that people treated me so much better. I think it also goes hand in hand with ableism and people treated very very badly because I am off putting and weird for allistic people, so the difference when I spent time on my looks was huge. Suddenly nothing I did or said was weird anymore, it was cute and quirky. Insane.
Another killer essay! Thank you ♥️♥️♥️
Thank YOU for reading it Emily ❤️🔥
this essay is another levell, love itt ❤️
So glad you enjoyed it ❤️🔥
Ugh so much to unpack. I need a part 2 of this on the trap of overspending on aesthetics to maintain hotness when you attribute that to part of your success