YouTube, Autism & Mental Health 

This was a horrible video to make but I hope the handful of people I've talked to about being scared to start their own channels can find a bit of comfort in it because if I can find a way to make this work, you definitely can too. That said, if anyone needs me I will be hiding in a blanket fort. 🙈

One of the best videos I have seen in a long time. As a old woman (64) I finally starts to see my autism, I need so much to understand why I never fit in and feel this sense of confusion in social interaction. Thank you so much. ❤

I have to say I find the breaks between sentences where you edit out looking away to be something that makes your videos so much easier for me to listen to & digest. The slight breaks gives my brain time to process what was said and re-engages it at the start of the next one. It’s something I struggle with a lot watching other videos and in everyday conversations and it’s a welcome break from that ☺️

I love this video, Michelle. I'm not autistic (though I do have some neuro atypical tendencies) and I'm one of those that found you through cross stitching, but I genuinely love all of your videos. Like I've literally been checking my subscribe list hoping to see a new one and I don't do that with any other channels. You ARE authentic, you ARE a breath of fresh air, the self deprecation makes me smile, and the pride in what you're good at makes me grin. Keep it up!

Marvellous! Thank you so much, so uplifting and affirming. I’m going to adopt your “No more Peopling today”. Maybe a tee-shirt? Great phrase. I’m particularly touched that you did this - it must have felt so scary. So far as I’m concerned, it’s just confirmed my feeling that you’re a lovely, lovely person and a wonderful, engaging RU-vidr. My new hobby will be going through all of your videos clicking the like button. I wasn’t diagnosed until the age of 63, and once I had that diagnostic perspective, I came to pretty much the same conclusions about the pros and cons as you’ve talked about here. In my case, it’s a bit late in the day but I’m so glad and thankful that you not only have all that sorted now but that you’re sharing it with others so they can benefit too. Beautiful. ❤

What a great video. Yes, I'm one of those who watch for cross stitch and a little bit for crochet, but I find all your videos enjoyable and informative. There's a joy in watching someone who loves a craft or art and expresses it well. Your videos are a great success in my book, so kudos to you. And no need to feel bad about not cranking one out each Wednesday. I think a lot of RU-vid channels would benefit from more quality rather than quantity. I'll watch every one you post - they're well edited, have a great sense of humor, and I love your teaching style. All this demonstrates the care and work that goes into each one. Thank you for this very honest video.

Michelle, I so appreciate your honesty and know that you have helped others understand more about autism itself and those who are unique because of it. I started watching your channel because of your ability to clearly explain the blackwork process but stayed because you were willing to be your authentic nerdy self. I think I watched 4 of your videos in a row and felt like I had known you my whole life. My compulsive, obsessive, multicrafting self had found a channel that inspired my creativity and encouraged me to be me. I know it isn't always easy to be so honest but thank you for choosing to do so anyways.

You do yourself down a little too much lovely - there’s 5.2k subscribers here who all like the niche you have carved out for all of us multicrafters and you’re doing a great job. ❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 It’s an odd feeling, sat watching this and going yup… yup…. Oh right, not just me then…. Yup…. I’m not diagnosed with anything, stupid online self-tests put me right on the border of ADHD and David reckons I probably am (he is), but for me this is (read always considered) totally normal. It’s the first time I’ve heard anyone else talk about the need to overexplain to ensure I’m not misunderstood and I don’t hurt people’s feelings and it’s sometimes actually done that 😅😅😅 I thought that was a weird me thing, now I know I am not alone. Maybe you and I shouldn’t have an in person conversation though, we could be stuck for hours…😂 EDITED TO ADD - by this I mean that you've listed some other ND traits that I've not heard before which just make sense, and maybe it's time I thought seriously about getting a diagnosis. LOL - there I go overexplaining for clarity again... Thank you for sharing and being open with us all. And don’t change what you do - you’re doing grand. (And less of the “slow growth”, Mrs 5.2k subs to my 800… 😅😅. You’re actually doing rather well and at a fair clip!)

I can't express enough how i like your video, i mean, most of your videos, but especially this one. Just can't get words strong enough to show you my joy and pleasure and totally understanding of what you're talking about. Hope my comment won't make you shy ❤

ADHD brain here and the two share a lot of similarities. I finally saw a professional earlier this year and started taking medication. I may or may not have cried when I came home from work that first week, made dinner, hemmed a pair of pants, and still had energy to do something else before bed. I couldn't believe other people's brains worked so efficiently and mine hadn't for so long. Can't say I hate the hyperfixation tho...😂

Thank you Michelle for sharing all of this, I've learned so much from this video! I was particularly surprised by the idea of "reminders to eat", weirdly enough! 🤭 It sounds impossible for me to forget to eat lunch for example! I was also very surprised you have trouble with eye contact with the camera, it really doesn't show in the videos! 😊I could recognize myself a lot in the "preparation before a trip" as I also need to know the menus and the vibes before going to a restaurant, but it might not bother me as much as you when I don't. I really loved that you also show the qualities your autism brings you even if it might feel weird to compliment yourself, it is super interesting! 🥰 I definitely noticed you were very good at tutorials and you keep my attention throughout your videos, I think you also have great pacing! I would definitely say your passion and authenticity is refreshing and made me a loyal viewer of your videos! 🤭🥰

You are exactly right about putting people into bones. Two of my cousins are autistic and very different. One is non-verbal and insular. The other very verbal and to the point, has a close group of supportive friends and varied interests. I learnt from an early age one label but infinite personal variations. Even those labelled 'normal ' are not identical so it floor's me why other identifiers are supposed to mean identical. That's what annoys me so much about the modern labels being used today with some tiktok influencer being held up as the example for all people of that persuasion. Thank you very much for this video and I hope it educates many. Please don't cut out your 'banter' in the videos! I love it and I'm sure many others do as well. ❤

I love this video, thank you so much for sharing so openly! I just started doing cross stitch a couple of months ago and I’ve become a bit obsessed. I was so happy to find how ND-friendly the community seems to be. Your descriptions and explanations were so good, and more relatable to me personally than many of the videos I’ve seen on autism channels. Thank you for making great content!

I loved hearing about your process! And as a flosstube person I enjoy your videos because they cover all the things in making land. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 9 and have struggled with executive disfunction my whole life. I also hyperfixate and often times do not eat breakfast or lunch as I am fully immersed in a task. You were one of the first creators I subscribed to in the world of crafts! Love your content and thank you for sharing your experience ❤

Bravo! Thank you, thank you, thank you. As a mom of 2 daughters, one with autism, specifically Asperberger’s … you not only put my last 32 years of life with Melissa into perspective but passed along important information and tips that I might use when I get all those exhausting questions from family and friends … ie. why does she have to eat English muffins and only 1% milk every morning, why does she always leave the bathroom door open when she’s in there, why does she have issues when it’s windy, why can’t she discard things when time to do so … trying to answer all the “whys” has been so frustrating. My why is why can’t people see her for who she is … she’s Melissa, a 32 yr old young lady who is athletically gifted, holds a job at our local amusement park for 12 years now, is very dependable, never says no to her employer, loves jigsaw puzzles, her hand-eye coordination is impeccable, loves socks and pajamas, Olive Garden is her favorite restaurant, she loves all her family and has daily connection with her grandparents, loves watching old Carol Burnett shows, just completed one year living in an apartment on her own and just wants what everybody else wants … to be happy! So, thank you! I loved your videos that I’ve watched … I haven’t binge watched them all yet. Keep being you ❤

Thank you so much for making this (and you don't need to respond to this comment by the way). I'm not a RU-vidr but I've recently come to realise (in my 60s) that I am on the autism spectrum. Neurodivergency wasn't a thing in my childhood, so I've just spent my life being labelled - which affected my self-image and self-esteem. Although much less severe than the challenges you have faced, a lot of what you said really resonated with me, particularly with regard to working in the corporate world. So many times I went into a performance appraisal feeling confident that I had been doing a great job, only to be completely blindsided with a manager starting off 'we need to talk...'"when you said X, it really upset Y" etc. Thank you for making a really relatable video and doing a great job of explaining what life is like for you.

It's funny because this is the type of content I watch all the time on my personal account! For years now, I've gone back and forth between thinking I could be autistic and thinking that's an absurd idea. (The same for ADHD.) And when you were "coming out" on your previous video, I knew by point #2 where you were headed. I feel so many of these challenges - especially the executive function and socializing (I CANNOT seem to maintain social media accounts at all). I am SO with you on the niche thing. I basically think of the vintage aspect as my niche, instead of the individual crafts, but I don't know if it's working. I try to make the videos I would want to see and just keep believing there's got to be others out there like me - there's no way I'm THAT unique. But it's definitely slow going. Same with the intro thing. But I figure, if they would click away that fast, I'm probably not who they're looking for, anyway. And I'm the same with ideas - there are just too many things I want to make, I'll never run out. I'll only run out of time to make them. I do lack the information gathering thing - while I GIVE too much (clearly - hello wall of text) and have a compulsion to explain myself (even when I don't want to), I fail at gathering it because I just cannot retain anything. My memory is a sieve. (This also plays into the executive function, because I'll want to start a thing, but can't seem to hold on to the information and plan long enough to overcome inertia, which I get bad.) For example, I forget how to cast on knitting every time I start a project, which adds steps to starting. Gonna have to try your tip about holding your expression. I don't have an issue with eye contact, but I still look to my notes or other things frequently. Of course, my bigger problem is my rambling! Such a big chunk of editing time goes into turning my rambling into coherent sentences. Normally, after writing this much, I'd go back and delete all but a few sentences. But since you put yourself out there, I will too. Solidarity!

1/ The reason I watch you is because I like the way you do things. 2/ I didn't know about your autism but that's okay because I like your videos. 3/ Yes you do things well and I commend you for being honest with (me) and giving me insight into your world. I kind of think (not knowing anything about youtube) it's your thing, like your business and if you post weekly Your choice, if you post monthly Your choice. I just watch whatever comes up so no pressure from me. Thank you

Thank you so much for being so brave and talking about this! My official diagnosis is ADHD (at age 49!), but the more I learn about ASD and ADHD the more I realize that there is a ton of overlap--and I identified with everything you said. I just discovered your channel recently and immediately subbed because I just instantly vibed with your personality and subbed. We share the same special interests and, like you, I love learning to make new things! I will be watching!

As a fellow autistic crafter I love your channel because I relate to you and the way you approach the world.

I know this video is almost a year old, but I've just discovered your channel in the last week and I've been browsing your back catalogue. This video is so affirming for me, a fellow autistic person and a jack-of-all-crafts! I've just started learning cross stitch (and general embroidery) this month, and your excitement for crafting all the things feels like looking into a mirror. I am disabled to the point that I struggle with employment, but people only see how I jump from hobby to hobby and the way I pour my passion into them, and they don't understand why I can't put that energy into a full-time job. It's so nice to watch a video creator that *gets it*. I'm thrilled that I found your channel and that you make videos for people like me, and may you go on to do so for as long as it brings you joy!

I enjoy your videos usually, but I truly love this one. I work with young teenage neurodiverse students and they are still learning to understand their own special brain. It is truly amazing to hear you talk about how you find ways and strategies to help yourself through the daily challenges. You are a wonderful example and I will share your video with my students and the staff who works with them.

This is a great video to help everyone. My son (16) is autistic and he's "nothing like" other autistics, my nephew on the other hand is far more to the stereotype of autistic. There are so many different ways of being and if I'm really honest I never noticed you even were! I know things present different in girls as well as being such a broad spectrum in and of itself. I love your videos because it isn't just one thing. Most other cross stitchers I watch (there aren't many of you tbf) but they all knit and or crochet or game too or something else. I think if you've developed hobbies as we have you can't just stick to one thing, that kind of monogamy leads to burn out which is no one's friend lol 😂 I'd been a bit behind on videos so also saw the one about learning a new craft saying Vs doing and my goodness I felt personally attacked lol 🤣 I've been wanting to 'know' how to knit socks for years and saying it's what I want but never actually trying too hard to do it. Well yesterday I made the Mr drag me to a lovely cute not so close yarn shop where I got all new supplies. I then came home and watched a full tutorial and then realised I didn't have any cheap practice yarn 🤦🏻‍♀️ then today I noticed an entire bag of random sock yarn, so I casted on and am currently on my second round of ribbing 👌 thank you for pushing me to do something I've only dreamed of lol!! Do love your videos and hopefully everyone's been nice in the comments. You don't deserve anything less ❤

I have loved your channel for months (since it was suggested to me by YouTtube) but now love it even more so. I am so grateful for your bravery and honesty. Keep on making videos!!!!! We all need you!!!!!!

You are awesome! And yes it is most definitely ok to be proud of things you do well!

Thank you for this video :) Ngl as somebody who was never diagnosed (but has a very STRONG suspicion that I am autistic) I experience almost everything you described in the video. It also made me realise why I find it so hard growing an Instagram account I had for years, I just cant turn on the "content creator" persona to pump out content, I need to be myself and sometimes that means not doing anything social media related for a few weeks. Also yes the passion is so much fun and feels so good :) Excited to see your next video

I loved this video and I really like having a multicraft channel to watch because I too am interested in all the crafts!

Hi!! I am one of your subscribers and it just so happens I have an autistic teenage son. And he is also a RU-vidr. I commend you on my making this video, I thought you did a wonderful job! You definitely gave me some insight I didn’t have and some things to think about. I even had an “a-ha” moment or two. Thank you! Thank you!! Keep up the great work! And thank you for helping to spread awareness.

Thank you so much for this❣️ So much that you’ve talked about here resonates, and for sure, your particular perspective has made your tutorials so awesomely accessible for me. And also, I love how relatable you are to me! (And not just about the crafting and organization stuff, but also the social you’ve shared here.) So grateful!

I came to your channel for the cross stitch, but I've stayed because I enjoy your upbeat vibe. I can relate to a number of the things you mentioned and thank you for sharing them.

Re: the genuine enthusiasm, it definitely is infectious! Every time I watch one of your videos I pick my cross-stitch project back up :)

Thank you for sharing this. You described SO many of my own confusing traits that I've had forever, and it's a comfort to know WHY I may do some of the things I do. I'm proud of you for your heart and your work, and I agree that each of us has every right to be proud of those things we do well. Thank you so much again, and keep up your wonderful work!! :-)

Thank you so much for your honesty and sharing how you perceive the world and how it affects your workflow and making videos! Plus, I really love your approach of showing all the different crafts :)

Thank you for your openness on autism. I understand a few things about my child better now.

Thank you for making this video! I enjoyed learning about your style and found I can relate to some of your issues. I am an oversharer and hate large groups where I need to 'read' the room. Tests are a nightmare because I think outside the box. My husband can't understand how I can 'misinterpret' the questions.... I'm sorry anyone feels the need to make a negative comment about your videos. I plan to keep following you. Big HUGS from me to you.

Ah, and here's me thinking you were simply another talkative-cross stitch-crafting-enthusiastic Northerner.....like me 😂 A wonderfully authentic glimpse into an autistic crafters mindset, fascinating and well worth watching.......well done, and thank you for sharing.

Thank you for this video. My daughter has autism and this helps me understand her a little better. She is 6 and is non verbal so far so this helps me understand why she gets stuck in an activity and has trouble transitioning to something else. This also gives me hope that she will be able to craft with me someday. 😁

You know I already think you're great, but I have so much respect for you because of your honesty. I'm like that too -- what you see is what you get -- and I appreciate it so much in others because it's actually not that common. And I agree that your autism makes you especially good at tutorials. The best. Can't wait to see your wedding videos (and, psst, are you married already? need deets on your ring!) and hope you're not finding all the prep too daunting. Always looking forward to the next video (no pressure!) and hope you're well. H.

Thank you for doing a video like this and showing the good, the bad and the ugly about autism. It can be debilitating but it can also be a gift. I say gift loosely as I've still not found a use for my mountain of knowledge on the Titanic, the passengers and crew. But it may come in handy someday.

I’ve loved your channel and watched you for a while, you are so refreshing, your honesty with crafts is so reassuring, looking forward to your wedding RU-vid ❤

My Dear Michelle….. You make me SMILE…. such a willingness to share with others your ups and your downs….I like to have a chat with “whoever decided what is normal”….. in actuality I believe we are all compensating for some type of neurological glitch we were born with….for me crowded areas put me into overdrive trying to figure a way out and to breathe….my Education Masters was in the area of “multiple intelligences”….. at the time 6 to 9 ways to learn … it was an eye opener to this retired High School teacher…..Congratulations on your recent nuptials….so exited to be part of the viewing… until next time from the PNW of the US…..

Loved this video, Michelle - and all your other ones, as well. The information you gave was so informative. I know more now than I did before(actually a lot more) and I appreciate your openness. I, also, love your sense of humour. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thank you so much for this video. It’s been very comforting to find that many of the things I find difficult and easy are not my feelings alone! It’s been fascinating to watch and learn. Thank you again x

Michelle, you are magical. I’ve been on the struggle bus 🚌. While waiting on Dr appts, I feel so seen and understood watching it this video. I’ve watched since the beginning because I felt immediately attracted to your direct communication, as you said “weird facial expression” and soooooo much information! It’s really really really nice to feel like I for somewhere with someone. Even if you are a across the pond! ❤❤❤❤ Ps, I make technical training videos for a living, and love that we have the same tricks to getting around some awkwardness ❤

This was a really great video (that I somehow missed until today, but was thus a lovely surprise on a stressful day). It was really interesting to hear your perspective and learn more about your RU-vid video making process. You are a very authentic and lovely person and I'm glad I get to share in your experiences of doing ALL THE THINGS through your videos. As a fellow multi-crafter I deeply appreciate this channel. 😄

Thank you for sharing. It helps me understand you and others with autism more. I will watch any video you put out even if it's a craft I'm not going to try myself just because I enjoy your videos and listening to you. My husband also watched today's video and said to tell you he enjoys listening to you (he's frequently in the other room and not watching the video) and likes your delivery. He doesn't craft, but does like your videos, and is impressed with your editing.

Wow, Michelle. I have never watched anything more relatable. You have me questioning whether I'm neurodivergent. Never even thought of it. I'm honestly a little teary-eyed here cause I felt so alone in some of the things you shared. I knew there was more to why I enjoy you & your channel so much. Thank you for this. Truly.

I have the greatest respect for you. Plus you have a great sense of humor.

Thank you for sharing your authentic self. I always enjoy your videos.

This was very brave and also brilliant. You described some things I very much relate to and gave them a name which made me feel so understood. I love your videos and am so glad you make them. Thank you!

As a fellow autistic crafter, thank you for making this video. The more we normalize the experiences we have, the better people will be able to understand our experiences. You mentioned the autistic momentum...I'm watching you while crocheting a basket when I should have been in bed an hour ago. haha! Maybe this comment will be enough of a transition to get me out of the chair!

Love love loved this! My social powers for the day are depleted though so I cannot express everything I'd want to say, but I hope this is enough for the algorithm 😅

Thank you very much for this, I've been wondering for a while (and other people have pointed it out) if I'm autistic or not and some of what you said rang very true.

Thank you for sharing! I’m really new to your channel and I don’t know anyone in my personal circle who is autistic. I do relate to “enough people time and being overstimulated socially. I am also interested in many different craft types so I look forward to watching all of your videos. You have a great sense of humor so I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you! ❤

Thanks for making this video! You truly rock and it's just amazing how everyone's brain works differently! I can definitely relate to a few of the things you mentioned, although, I am not diagnosed as neurodivergent. Transitions is a big one. Once I sit, I sit, and then I tend to forget about things I started, like laundry. Laundry takes like the entire week. I also feel like I can come off as lazy and uncommunicative because I don't enjoy phone calls and I often put off responding to emails and then just completely forget to respond to said email. Or all the questions or information in the email is overwhelming that I just shut it down and forget about it! I used to have a really hard time doing new things and going to new places, but luckily anxiety meds help with that now! But I think it's great and brave that you made this video! I really enjoyed watching it! And I edit my videos the same, lots of pauses that I have to cut out!

Este video es exactamente lo que necesitaba ver en este día, muchas gracias Michelle por expresar y explicar todo eso que muchas veces yo no puedo ❤

Thank you. This was really insightful and I think you were incredibly articulate talking about such personal and complex experiences!

Thank you for being brave and sharing. I relate to a lot to the things you spoke of. I struggle with the confidence to even start a project. Keep pushing through, you really are making the world a more creative place. I’m off to attempt my grime guard thanks to your tutorial. Wish me luck!

Thank you so much for making this video! My husband is autistic and a lot of what you have said I can see in him. I have a habit of not exactly forgetting he is autistic but definitely not paying enough attention or recognising how he is trying his best even if he doesn’t appear t be doing anything . We have a 7 year old who is currently being assessed for ADHD so I am trying to juggle 2 different types of neurodiversity’s and acting as a communication conduit between the two of them as they butt heads all the time. My husband isnt great about communicating how his brain is working, especially the detailed stuff so hearing about things from you perspective has helped me understand him better. I love your videos an even though I no longer do all the crafts (the worse my metal health is te more I entrench in to just cross stitch) I enjoy watching them. Your videos are a breath of fresh air after lots of regimented floss tubes all in the same format. Thank you again xx

Keep being you, this was an interesting glimpse into how another person's mind works. I'll say it again, you. Make great videos and I don't care if they're on schedule. Ive enjoyed and learned something from all of them. (You do make great tutorials. 😉) bravo! P. S. Feel like making a how to edit a RU-vid video video? 😂

You are doing great, thanks for sharing! Keep going! From one fellow creative magpie to another

Thanks for sharing your point of view in all of this

Absolutely wonderful video! Thank you so much for sharing about yourself and educating! ❤

It's definitely a rollercoaster, but all the things said in this video are things NT people need to hear! The ADHD (brain bees) has a strong intersection with autism, so I wasn't wholly surprised when all 4 of us took the RADS test and aside from himself were well into the 100s. One thing you missed is your organisation (spreadsheet) skills which dip into seriously impressive. Eurovision will never happen without a spreadsheet again.

I have already shared this video with those close to me; for second-hand confirmation... I'm a 47 yr old female with 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Due to money/medical/insurance/life reasons, my youngest (21yr old) child has never been diagnosed, but we all "know" he's "high-functioning" on the autism scale somewhere. *Side note: I also have a 27-year-old [diagnosed since childhood] autistic nephew.* The thing is; I've often said, "If the Autism Spectrum was just a bit wider, I'd be on it". Watching this video, however, has made me think that it's Quite Possible I've just gone my whole life "undiagnosed". Don't get me wrong, I don't see ANY of this as a negative but as more of a Personal Realization. I so often hear, "How is it that you can excel so easily at "A, B & C", but yet stumble so thoroughly over "X, Y or Z"? Thus far, my answer has always been a frustrated shake of my head [with hands thrown up] and a verbal, "I DON'T KNOW!" I honestly think you have given me the key... I SO identify with 90-95% of what you just described! Rest assured, I'm Not predisposed to identifying with every "oddity/disability/newly-discovered-medical anomaly" or whatever. I sincerely see this Eye-opening discovery [about myself] as a refreshing breath of air. I may broach the subject with a professional, but just understanding more about Me is liberating! Thank you for being You, and for putting Your struggles "out there" for the internet to see! Stay safe and craft/be happy. 😘

I am also autistic, really appreciate your video. Well done!!

Thank you. ❤.

Thank you for sharing and being a great you!

I love this video! I also love all your crafts!

Thank you for your video. You’re so brave.

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for sharing

Fabulous video! As someone else who does ALL the crafts, your channel is definitely the one for me. I’m one of those pesky neurotypicals (though of the introverted variety so I totally get the limit on socialising!) I work with and line manage a couple of autistic colleagues. I’ve found that we learnt from each other how to work together, acknowledging our ND/NT strengths and weaknesses. For me, it’s been a lot of learning how to curb my worst NT vagueness (Um, it would be nice if perhaps you could consider doing this thing) and getting to the point! (Do the thing!) I loved the metaphor that Fern Brady made recently that NT/ND are just two different operating systems, and for me it’s about learning what we have in common, where we differ and meeting in the middle.

Thank you for sharing all this information. I love learning about how other people see the world . And for going against the RU-vid output treadmill and going at a sustainable pace. We viewers want our content creators to be happy to share what they are into not stressed to churn out something every other day (or whatever ) anyway. Thank you . Also, I ended up with extra Easter egg dye- I’m wondering if it can me used to dye cross stitch fabric . What do you think?

This was really helpful and informative to understand more about your experiences, thank you for sharing :)

Great video.Thank you!

Thankyou

Perfect. Well done.💐

My son is autistic and he and his family lives me.😊

Thank you for this excellent video! I've had some great interactions with my neurodivergent nephew while looking at the back of his head ❤

I'm variably rubbish with eye-contact, but I find a camera lens way more awkward for stretches of time for video than actual eyes.

How are we basically the same person lol 😂 So much of this is relatable. Also I've got my own vid that's in the same vein in the works. Executive dysfunction is getting in the way of me editing it though 🤣

I would have never guessed you were autistic and hope this comment isn't offensive. I love your videos and think you are rather charming and fun :)

I suspect I'm on the spectrum, too.

Autism. That's why you seem like a parallel-universe me.