Keep coping until you can't. And then just give up I don't know. I'm crying.
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My Ruarnon Trilogy is an anti-war story of a #queer, #neurodiverse found-family's adventures across the known world. Its about magic, monsters & enemies with mysterious motives.
Its also the story of Tarlah's first #nonbinary heir, unassuming Ruarnon's compassionate, quiet rise to the position of world leader.
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As it is the start of the month I would like to invite my fellow #Blind, #DeafBlind, and #VisuallyImpaired people, along with their family, and friends, to #OurBlind. OurBlind comprises the #Discord, #Lemmy, and #Reddit communities operated by the staff of the r/Blind subreddit, as well as those who have joined since the creation of the Discord in 2022, and Lemmy in 2023. We have members from all over the world, and of all ages, hearing and vision levels, and are a welcoming and safe space for Our #LGBTQIA and #neurodiverse friends. Our general community guidelines, and the links to reach our platforms can be found on our website.
OurBlindOurBlindWelcome to OurBlind Join Us Reddit Discord Lemmy Who We Are OurBlind is a community of blind and visually impaired people, their family and friends, and allies, from around the world. Its members comprise the spectrum of age, gender, orientation, and geography, however we hold one thing in common: we live life with and around blindness in a sighted world. Though occasionally challenging, we know the blind can live fulfilling lives just as everyone else. Whether you’ve been blind or visually impaired since birth or are beginning your journey, or you’re sharing that journey with somebody else, we’re happy to have you.
I'm exhausted today.. it's been a big week.
I was planning to get my uni assignment in today (when it's due), and have written it.. I just have to add a tiny bit in the hate crime section about anti-Semitism/Palestinian resistance, and a tiny bit in the human trafficking section that basically says we need to come correct on asylum seekers to properly protect people from human trafficking (without blowing up my word limit haha). Then a quick edit and it's done.
But I've hit the point where I'm just literally not getting anything done because I'm having trouble being awake, so I'm going to have to try to get it finished on the weekend and hand it in a little later than I wanted.
What rabbit hole will I go down today?
Autism and addiction, from embrace autism.
https://embrace-autism.com/autism-and-addiction/
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Embrace AutismAutism & addiction — part 1 | Embrace AutismRecent research suggests that autistic people are nearly twice as likely to develop a substance use disorder, and are prone to addiction in general.
This is me, except the random motivation barely ever shows up.
I've only just realised that my level of face blindness (prosopagnosia) is why I often find films confusing.
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Autistic Coach A friendly reminder that you are not behind on your personal journey. There is no comparison. Just jump in wherever you are. That's the perfect place to be.
#Writers and #Authors, I love how my #writing, #querying and #IndieAuthor discord is shaping up. We have plenty of SFF, #LGBTQIA+, #neurodiverse and quite a few #ChronicallyIll and #disabled writers and authors.
But I'd love to see more writers from my neck of the woods, and #BIPOC writers from anywhere in the world (I'm also hoping to find a BIPOC co-admin).
So let me know if you'd like an invite, especially if you're an Aussie/ Kiwi/ Islander, Asian (or based in Asia) or BIPOC writer!
I've got to stop letting myself do "just a little thing for my mental health"...
Rot in bed all day?
- yes, just a little bed rot for my depression!
Eat nothing but chips all day?
- yes, just 19 little packs of chips as self care!
Ignore uni work and play Salt & Sacrifice all day?
- definitely, it's for my mental health don't ya know!
MY THERAPIST TOLD ME TO BE GENTLE WITH MYSELF AND NOW I'M TURNING INTO A CURSED TRASH GOBLIN WHO HASN'T SEEN SUNLIGHT IN 4 DAYS
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Yes, I know this isn't what she meant
This post is 98.4% Shit Post, and I'm mostly being sensible about all this
Mental health stuff Mention of some symptoms, no real details
Autistics, how much do you identify with the label Autigender?
https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2021/01/06/what-is-autigender-the-relationship-between-autism-gender-an-autistic-perspective/
Obviously comment if you have more to say. 
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Neurodivergent Rebel · What is AutiGender? – The Relationship Between Autism & Gender – An Autistic PerspectiveAccording to LGBTA, Wiki, “Autigender or Autism, gender is a neurogender, which can be understood in the context of being Autistic or when one’s Autism greatly affects one’s gende…
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What is the reversal of infodumping? @actuallyautistic
(What would you label "being subjected to or seeking further information on a topic, possibly for current or future deepdive sharing"?)
Very interested in translations or interpretations in other languages, including gestural and/or sign language, if you know any and want to share.
Aw, I just thought of Info dunking. Ah well.
Let info damping be "to rain on someone's misinformation parade." [Maybe dampening? Idk. Linguists take the wheel.]
There are actually three types of brains: neurotypical, neurodiverse, and neuro-whatthefuckishappening
There was a conversation with my mother and older brother when I was maybe 6 when I was determined there were two spellings of the word "city".
We determined it was the plural but it has never not annoyed me I was wrong somehow.
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Today I got up and dressed and left the house early.. I had my laser appointment at 9.30am, and then was attending an art show at Girrawaa Aboriginal Art Centre.
...except that my laser appointment is tomorrow morning.
...and the art show is on Saturday.
I don't think my dyslexia and dyscalculia has ever so thoroughly kicked my arse before.
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*Girrawaa is the Aboriginal Art Centre at Bathurst prison. They're having an art show to showcase the art work of some of the people in prison there. There are going to be framed and unframed works available for sale.
The proceeds from the sales goes to the artist, with 20% being kept by the centre to purchase art supplies (paint, canvases, materials etc) for the artists to use in the centre.
If you're in the area, it's definitely worth checking out!
I just read this article about Moral scrupulosity OCD, and I'm not *sure* it describes me exactly, but gosh do I empathise with much of what is said.
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Embrace AutismMoral scrupulosity OCD | Embrace AutismDo you have—like myself—an obsessive & compulsive preoccupation with being a good person? You might have moral scrupulosity OCD! Learn all about it here.
I woke with a migraine this morning, and I'm sure it's because yesterday I not only worked all day, but at work I was masking hard- so that is a job of work and an eight hour stage performance too.
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Q for the #neurodiverse crowd among us...
Anyone find it easy to become overly-sensitive after eating a LOT of food?
After eating a big meal the last couple of times, I've been feeling overwhelmed by the slightest external stimulus, particularly sounds.
So much so that last time I came home after a large meal I had to lie down in a darkened room with earplugs in for half an hour just to let my brain cool down a bit.