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I'm Jen Friel
Proudly Autistic AF
& I see auras

We’re a vibrant, deeply personal space where authenticity, curiosity, and lived experience converge. I’m an autistic, synesthetic storyteller and observer of human behavior. Here, I share insights drawn directly from my own life: masking and unmasking in a neurotypical world, navigating sensory crossovers, decoding body language, and exploring how our minds connect us all.

Welcome to Talk Nerdy To Me® 
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I actually did this last night. Ahhh the perks of being a millennial and a night owl. #actuallyautistic #unsolvedmysteries #talknerdytome #millennialmemes
I came. I saw. I summited. Wow- what an incredible experience (and I was ACTUALLY able to regulate my nervous system)!! Video to come. Thanks all for the support!! <3 #nerdsunite #talknerdytome #WebSummit #VancouverWebSummit
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