How my diagnose gave me purpose

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Being autistic, I have always been introverted, sensory-aware, deeply creative, routine-loving, or who use making as regulation and comfort. I didn't always understand myself and I struggled to accept these aspects of myself at times. Turning a string of yarn into a garment, creating a routine with my hands, repeating the same movements, gave sense to so many things in my mind. I hold this activity very close to my heart and it makes me emotional to think that I was lucky enough to discover this world.

So✨… Here I am, exploring a different type of yarn shop. I'm embarking in an adventure of putting myself out there and hoping I meet people that, like me, enjoy  solitary hobbies, process emotions through making, prefer calm spaces, feel overwhelmed socially, and connect deeply through shared interests instead of constant social energy.

I recently got diagnosed with Autism 1, it made me feel insecure about having my own business and the challenges that I would face with my limitations. I was constantly comparing myself to other yarn shops and asking myself if I had the social skills to have a business like this. I spoke about it with my therapist and she said I should use my diagnose in my favor and add my personality to my business as this will attract people just like me that find a refuge in the textile arts, even if it means doing it on your own. It is actually my favorite activity to do on my own.