In an age where cuts to support are justified by shifting the goalposts of 'need' , the Paralympics are held up as an example of what all disabled people 'could' achieve with a little bit of spunk and a can-do attitude.
The Challenge Ahead…
The next week (or so) has been bequeathed from hell to challenge me.
Liebster Award 2018!
The Liebster Award is designed to encourage connections between bloggers. So let's get connecting!
The Scapegoating of Neurodivergence
Mainstream political concern about mental illness, neurodivergence and the relevant support systems exists only as a cover for calling out white male violence.
Autistic Women and The Courageous Act Of Being Not Okay
As women, we are taught that we must shoulder the emotional burden of being okay. As autistic women, the burden of okayness becomes even heavier. We are always okay. Except when we aren't.
Thinking Unthinkable Thoughts: The Fear Of Losing My Mum
My mum is and always has been my safe place to fall. And as I get older, I'm becoming more and more aware that some day I won't have her there.
Imposter Syndrome: Am I Autistic Enough?
I feel like an imposter in my own neurotype. And, in a room full of people I know I belong with, I find myself thinking: but what if I don't?
The Disabled Dog and The Autistic Blogger
He goes through so much and is still the happiest creature. It's like we were meant to find each other. We both struggle. And we know how to look after each other.
Forced Socialisation (and the toilet-door graffiti that saved me from it)
But why, oh why, was I locked in a toilet doing my 'calming down' checklist in the middle of the afternoon? Two words: forced socialisation.
Please Don’t Hit Your Kids
I'm 26 now, and I still smack myself in the legs when the world gets too much. Do you really want to take that risk?
