(And We Want Acceptance, Anyway) Apparently this "game" is making the rounds again. I've seen it circulated as "awareness" for a handful of unrelated causes over the years, and this year it's for "Autism Awareness" again, so I find myself explaining how this does absolutely zero to help Autistics and our families. Again. Here's a… Continue reading This is NOT Awareness!
The “Joys” of Autistic Advocacy pt. 3
"Fuck u and ur group" "Straight up all u weird ass people and shit" "Your mama dropped ur drums Bitch ass in the head hoe" "Fuck u mute me delete me ur trash and so are all those weird fucking trump supporting ass bitches" "Ur Mama is a bitch and so is ur daddy" "How"… Continue reading The “Joys” of Autistic Advocacy pt. 3
Communication and Sensory Overload
You know how sometimes when a computer has too many things running it will sort of slow down and when you open something or switch tasks, it just takes longer to load? Or your bandwidth drops a bit and your video is stuck buffering? That's sort of what it's like when I start going into… Continue reading Communication and Sensory Overload
We See You Sia
The following is a video made by "The Classy Aspie" concerning her viewpoint on Sia's new movie and the controversy surrounding it, and a transcript provided by an anonymous user. Responses/corrections have been inserted between spacers, typed in italics. Capture of a YouTube video by user RitaThePearl (aka The Classy Aspie, a Facebook page which… Continue reading We See You Sia
Here’s a Controversial Opinion For Ya
Now I don't mean let's stop acknowledging that Autistic people exist, so don't blow up my inbox because you misunderstand me. I mean stop diagnosing us. Hear me out.
Let’s Talk Inspiration Porn
Again? Yes again. And again and again until it stops happening. A collection of stock photos found using the search term "disabled" "These people are active and successful, what's your excuse?"- Generic Inspiration Porn According to Wikipedia, "inspiration porn is the portrayal of people with disabilities as inspirational solely or in part on the basis… Continue reading Let’s Talk Inspiration Porn
PDA Brain
Screenshot of a tweet from user MomInTheFog Customer: Please draw me this thing, I'd love to buy a print! Me: Sounds great! I'll get started.PDA brain: Fuck you bitch I draw what I want!!
To the Emergency Room Doctor Who Dismissed Me As A Drug User
I understand. I do. You doctors are under a lot of pressure these days about your opioid prescriptions. It’s been all over the headlines lately. I also understand that in the emergency department you see a large proportion of people coming in for a quick fix and a scrip for 24 5/500 to take home. I… Continue reading To the Emergency Room Doctor Who Dismissed Me As A Drug User
The “Joys” of Public Advocacy Work
One of the things a person has to deal with when we publicly advocate is an influx of unsolicited private messages. Here is a shot of my inbox this morning. I haven't even had COFFEE yet! [Screenshot of an unsolicited private message that reads: "I hope that you and yours are safe and well in… Continue reading The “Joys” of Public Advocacy Work
A Poetic Response to Senator Toomey
A burned down house. The desecrated remains of a life, charred and broken standing silent in the night, soaked in the tears of lost memories. A burned down house once filled with love and bursting laughter, Unbridled joy and hope reduced to an empty shell. A burned down house. Remnants of strength and safety of… Continue reading A Poetic Response to Senator Toomey
