I heard someone say, “I overshare so I’m easier to tolerate,” and wow, that hit me hard because I think that’s exactly why I do it sometimes.

The other reason I overshare is because I’m trying to connect and show that I genuinely understand what someone is going through because I’ve had similar experiences.

But the idea of making myself easier to tolerate is the one that really struck a nerve.

I wonder if part of me hopes that if people know I’m autistic, they’ll be more patient and understanding when I say or do something that seems “wrong” or “weird.”

Does knowing someone is autistic make you more tolerant, or does it not change how you see them at all?