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Where’s the Box to Think In?

October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 6 Comments

Autistics don't just "think outside the box." The box is a mystery. And this can be deeply disabling and anxiety-provoking.

Meet Stella, My Sister

September 13, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 6 Comments

I'm now referring to my sister as Stella. Here's why.

Fixing Emotional Sand Castles

August 10, 2020September 13, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 13 Comments

How do you cheer up a sad person? Why does saying "calm down" make it worse? It all makes sense when you know this simple rule.

I’m Autistic. I’m Not Anti-Masker Ammo

July 25, 2020September 13, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 9 Comments

Anti-maskers claim that face masks are a grievous injury to disabled people. But reality looks a little different.

Shyly Proposing a New Autism Symbol

July 5, 2020July 5, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 12 Comments

The tricolor A, a proposed symbol for autism meant to evoke hope and community

Why Autistics Don’t Trust Autism Speaks’ Rebranding

July 3, 2020June 18, 2022 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 22 Comments

Autism Speaks' rebranding uses language and symbols of optimism, but beneath it is the same rotten core.

Counterintuitive Eating

May 21, 2020May 26, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 4 Comments

Intuitive eating is a logical and beautiful idea. But what do you do when your intuition is broken? Here are some of my strategies.

Luna’s College Success Secrets

May 7, 2020May 26, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 3 Comments

How did I do so well in college, despite my disabilities? Fear not: Luna tells all. Use these secrets for good and not evil.

Luna Rose’s Actually Logical Mary Sue Litmus Test

April 25, 2020March 18, 2023 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 15 Comments

I still get asked if a character is a Mary Sue. Most of these askers fundamentally don't understand what a Mary Sue is. I'm here to help!

Autism: Telling My Professors

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 6 Comments

Disclosing disability to college professors can be a challenge. Today I'd like to share my successful strategies.

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I’m Luna (MissLunaRose), a writer, wikiHow artist, and autistic person making her way in the world.

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