Tag Archives: Sensory

Can I Hug You? – Part 2

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

“I’m through accepting limits Cuz someone says they’re so Some things I cannot change But till I try I’ll never know Too long I’ve been afraid of Losing love, I guess I’ve lost Well if that’s love It comes at … Continue reading →

Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Music | Tagged ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Broadway, Friends, hugs, Sensory, Wicked | 7 Comments

Rose Colored Glasses

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Sometimes I wish I knew what it felt like to feel at peace with the world. For me, I feel like the world is buzzing around me. The lights, the sounds, the textures, and so on and so on. I … Continue reading →

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Everything – A Poem

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

For dVersePoets: OLN A slammed door changes everything The pain itself is nearly crippling BREATHE Every sound that follows feels like crashing bolts of internal lightning BREATHE Two trembling hands can only keep out so much sound- to pacify these … Continue reading →

Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism, dVersePoets Prompt, Poetry | Tagged ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Coping Skills, Overstimulation, Pain, Sensory | 27 Comments

Calming Down

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Sometimes it’s easier said than done to relax. I am working on my building on my coping skills for relaxing in stressful situations. As someone who almost always feels anxious, this is so important as part of my daily routine. … Continue reading →

Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism | Tagged Anxiety, ASD, Aspergers, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory | 11 Comments

Acceptance (The Real Kind)

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

I am almost always the first to apologize when things go wrong. I don’t like holding grudges and I have a hard time understanding when someone holds one against me. I know that not everyone is the same, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism | Tagged ASD, Aspie, Autism, Emotions, Processing, Sensory | 4 Comments

Am I Worthy?

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

I have written a lot about touch recently and how important it is to me. I’ve talked about letting go. I’ve identified so many things to let go of. I’ve talked about how hard it is for me to let … Continue reading →

Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism | Tagged ASD, Aspergers, Aspie, Autism, Letting go, Relationships, Sensory, Touch | 9 Comments

Hush – A Poem

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Your woven hands surround me Like the soft glow of starlight Hushing my heavy heartbeat As you hold me, so tightly In the stillness of the night Gretchen Leary 2013 http://www.gretchenleary.com

Posted in Poetry | Tagged ASD, Aspie, Autism, love, poetry, Sensory, Touch | 8 Comments

Can I Hug You?

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Yes, that is me above. Time flies. “Can I hug you?” was probably the question that I asked the most often as a child. I didn’t understand at the time why I was asking for a hug. I just knew … Continue reading →

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About: “Really, Really Like Me”

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

This year, I have felt the call to advocate for the Autism Community like never before. I’ve written and published two books of poetry, but I knew this challenge was going to be different. As an individual who is on … Continue reading →

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To ‘I Wish I Didn’t Have Aspergers: #AutismPositivity2012”

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Hello, Whoever and wherever you are in this world right now, I can honestly say that at times I have felt similarly to you in wishing I didn’t have Asperger’s Syndrome. But recently, I have gained a new perspective on … Continue reading →

Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Dedications | Tagged Aspergers, Autism, Autism Aspergers Syndrome Sensory, I Wish I Didn't Have Aspergers, Sensory | 2 Comments