Tag: disability
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Holly Words
Autistic stories might culminate in angry blog posts. M. Remi Yergeau Well, well, well. Thanks.* *Sarcastic comment. Have to clarify because I’m known for being misinterpreted. I don’t think we did go blind, I think we are blind, Blind but seeing, Blind people who can see, but do not see. Jose Saramago Are people not…
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The Simple Life
This isn’t from a survey I was asked to do, but from a study on autistic adults. What do you personally like the most about [having autism], and what don’t you like? Tough question because everything is “autism.” Short answer: Even though most people hate me as is, I do like parts of myself. There…
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Don’t Bet on It
Most years I get a week off from my full-time job for my birthday. If I had a once in a lifetime trip, I would ask my part-time job for time off. With one week a year off, my options are limited. I can’t drive to the west coast and back by myself. It would…
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Neurodivergent – Not just a buzz word
Well, it is for many and it’s so annoying. This can happen to anything. Dress things up by saying neurodivergent. Not autistic. You are neurodivergent. Let me be clear the people who created and started using ND before 2010 or 2015 aren’t to “blame.” Even I wouldn’t have guessed that this would happen. But I…
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Prepared for Silence
Wrote the following to people who won’t do anything. Some people have more power than others. I consider this feedback only. Not a request. To Whom It May Concern: I am writing regarding the income eligibility limits for the [leaving name of the program out] under Medicaid. As an individual with autism and , —–…
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Don’t Advocate for Yourself
I give people so many breaks. I’m expected to. This situation cost people time. So, in a way, we’re even. Well, not really. Because they get free time, probably have more resources, get time off from work to go on vacation and are treated with dignity. Everyone doesn’t get all that. Obviously. Email that doesn’t…
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