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Category: Anecdotes

These are posts that are specific to me, not just about my journey to reliving life as a woman once again. From my name change, to major milestones, to specifics of my life are here.

Anecdotes, mental health

Tested

January 9, 2026January 12, 2026 Charleigh

How much longer before I can return to work?

Tagged ADHD, ASD, autism, FFD, FFD-VS, Fit-for-duty, Violence screening, workLeave a comment

Anecdotes, mental health

Not My Superpowers

January 2, 2026January 8, 2026 Charleigh

ADHD and autism are NOT superpowers for me.

Tagged actually autistic, ADHD, ASD, Asperger syndrome, Asperger’s syndrome, Aspergers, aspie, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, autie, autism, autism spectrum condition, autism spectrum disorder, autist, DSM, DSM 4, DSM 5, DSM IV, gender diversity, gender dysphoria, genderqueer, mental health, mental illness, neurobiology, neurodevelopment, neurodevelopmental disability, neurodevelopmental disorder, neurodivergence, neurodivergent, neurodiverse, neurodiversity, on the spectrum, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy, self-diagnosis, stim, stimming, telehealth, telehealth services, tomboyLeave a comment

Anecdotes

Unexpected Curveball

January 2, 2026January 12, 2026 Charleigh

I was supposed to return to work today...

Tagged work, FFE, fit for workLeave a comment

Anecdotes, LGB

Charleigh (er, “Charlie”!) in Charge

December 31, 2025January 12, 2026 Charleigh

Restarting my blog—just as I'm reclaiming my life.

Tagged conversion therapy, detrans, detransitioning, gay, introspection, lesbian, lgbt, lgbtq, queer, restart, writingLeave a comment

Seek the Geek!

I’m an autistic lesbian with ADHD, who obsesses over technology, wastes too much time watching YouTube, and drinks too much coffee. I have ideas, not beliefs. Read up on the rest of my stupendous biography.

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