Shout-out to the autistics who crave hugs. Shout-out to the autistics whose love language is touch.
And shout-out to the autistics who were denied a timely diagnosis because a misinformed professional thought you were “too affectionate” to be autistic.
You aren’t any less autistic because of how you show affection. And you aren’t nearly as rare as pop culture and outdated research would imply.
I don’t want a weighted blanket I want to be enveloped by the warm embrace of my seven foot tall Martian waifu