Why Happy Feels Sad (Autistic Nostalgia)

Hi there, I'm Elena! I was diagnosed with autism at 25, and ever since, I've been piecing my life together. My videos are a space for late-diagnosed individuals navigating their own journeys 🌈 Today's video is one that feels sooo good for me to make, (my inner child is so happy to be talking about something that has caused her so much confusion and sadness throughout her life). I will be exploring why nostalgia is so deeply felt for neurodivergent people and what it really looks like for us. In some ways I hope this feels like a warm hug for you all 🥰 ✨Come join in the conversations I'm hosting on ShareWell every Thursday from 5-6pm EDT: https://sharewellnow.com/?via=elenaca... ✨ Thank you so much for supporting my channel with your views, likes, comments, and subscription! It truly means the world to me. If you'd like to see more of my content: Instagram:   / elenacarr0ll   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elena__carrol... X: https://x.com/elenacarr0ll Email: [email protected] Intro Music Used: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos 👉 / @podcastbackgroundmusic Disclaimer: I am not a medical or mental health professional—just a late-diagnosed autistic person sharing my personal experiences and opinions. My content is meant to be relatable, not a substitute for professional advice. I also acknowledge that my diagnosis journey has been a privileged one, and everyone’s experience with accessing support is different.