Autism, Ambiguity and Grief - when loss meets not knowing
Grief changes you. But prolonged uncertainty can wear you down. For many autistic people, grief isn’t lighter - it can be heavier in the body, harder to organise internally, and more intense when life becomes unpredictable. When grief is paired with prolonged ambiguity - ongoing unclear situations, unresolved tension, waiting without timelines, or consequences unfolding without your knowledge - it can feel like your nervous system is asked to live on high alert. Before I go f
