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Growing Up Queer with Asperger’s

By Austin Houck — 2020

My story differs from many others who grow up with a developmental disorder, because at the same time, I was also finding my way as a young gay man.

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What Loneliness Does to the Human Body

The bodies of lonely people are markedly different from the bodies of non-lonely people.

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How People With Autism Forge Friendships

Most autistic people want to and can make friends, though their relationships often have a distinctive air.

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Belongingness: Essential Bridges that Support the Self

Recent research is establishing the critical nature of social belongingness.

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4 Steps to Achieve a Sense of Belonging

Through the years, I have learned ways to manage these people-pleasing tendencies, and feel more like myself. Here are four tips — if you find yourself feeling lonely — to achieve a greater sense of belonging.

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Create a Sense of Belonging

Finding ways to belong can help ease the pain of loneliness.

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The Importance of Belonging

Columnist Amanda Enayati ponders the theme of seeking serenity, the quest for well-being, and life balance in stressful times.

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Social Isolation’s High Physical and Psychological Toll

Studies of polar researchers, astronauts, and others in isolation shed light on possible effects of social distancing, including increased forgetfulness, depression and heart attacks.

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Autism