Thank you so much for your comment. I'm so glad to hear my piece was so validating -- you are on a big journey, one I remember very well! If you're looking for resources, RealSocialSkills.org is amazing, NeuroemergentInsurgent on Instagram is mind-blowing, and all of Amythest Schaber's work is great too. Lots of stuff under the #actuallyautistic tag on most social medias as well. Meltdowns suck so so much, I hope you can find tips and tricks from people in the community to help you avoid them or dampen them. Got some cheap noise cancelling headphones earlier this year that were a godsend.