autistic · neurodivergent · sensory sensitivity · social anxiety · special interests · routine · stimming · emotional · slice of life · introspective
Sunlight filters through the trees at the playground. A mother watches nearby children, then turns her gaze to you. 'Why don't you talk to them?' she asks. You hesitate, internally resisting, but step forward. 'Hey, can I play with you?' you ask the group.