Jonjo Minns
@jonjominns.bsky.social
CertHE Health Studies 🩺| Former Bootneck | #ActuallyAutistic |Cardiac Arrest Responder| Reposts mean my interest was piqued.| All views= me | #Geology | #Music 🎹🎸
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Rest easy, mum. 🕊️
After recent events, here’s a little thought for everyone, leading up to the festive period.
Instead of worrying what’s under the Christmas tree, worry about who’ll be sat around the Christmas tree with you.
Life’s not a dress rehearsal, enjoy it while you can.
After recent events, here’s a little thought for everyone, leading up to the festive period.
Instead of worrying what’s under the Christmas tree, worry about who’ll be sat around the Christmas tree with you.
Life’s not a dress rehearsal, enjoy it while you can.
Rest easy, mum. 🕊️
After recent events, here’s a little thought for everyone, leading up to the festive period.
Instead of worrying what’s under the Christmas tree, worry about who’ll be sat around the Christmas tree with you.
Life’s not a dress rehearsal, enjoy it while you can.
After recent events, here’s a little thought for everyone, leading up to the festive period.
Instead of worrying what’s under the Christmas tree, worry about who’ll be sat around the Christmas tree with you.
Life’s not a dress rehearsal, enjoy it while you can.
November 21, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Rest easy, mum. 🕊️
After recent events, here’s a little thought for everyone, leading up to the festive period.
Instead of worrying what’s under the Christmas tree, worry about who’ll be sat around the Christmas tree with you.
Life’s not a dress rehearsal, enjoy it while you can.
After recent events, here’s a little thought for everyone, leading up to the festive period.
Instead of worrying what’s under the Christmas tree, worry about who’ll be sat around the Christmas tree with you.
Life’s not a dress rehearsal, enjoy it while you can.
1/7 Today, I had a moment of sensory overload - stepping outside into bright sunlight left me feeling overwhelmed. But here's the thing: I love neon colours! I didn't understand at first what was going on?
April 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
1/7 Today, I had a moment of sensory overload - stepping outside into bright sunlight left me feeling overwhelmed. But here's the thing: I love neon colours! I didn't understand at first what was going on?
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Sending love to autistic people as we wade through another 'Autism Awareness Month'.
For many years, we've had organisations run it as a 'bewareness month', and promote the dreadful puzzle pieces & the colour blue. They also often support ways to enforce normalisation of autistic people/
For many years, we've had organisations run it as a 'bewareness month', and promote the dreadful puzzle pieces & the colour blue. They also often support ways to enforce normalisation of autistic people/
April 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Sending love to autistic people as we wade through another 'Autism Awareness Month'.
For many years, we've had organisations run it as a 'bewareness month', and promote the dreadful puzzle pieces & the colour blue. They also often support ways to enforce normalisation of autistic people/
For many years, we've had organisations run it as a 'bewareness month', and promote the dreadful puzzle pieces & the colour blue. They also often support ways to enforce normalisation of autistic people/
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While many Autistic people are *literally* not bothered by the cold ... even insisting on wearing shorts outside during Winter ...
even ignoring this literalism ...
The Song "Let it Go" is easy to interpret as an Autistic Anthem ... of embracing of our Autistic selves.
even ignoring this literalism ...
The Song "Let it Go" is easy to interpret as an Autistic Anthem ... of embracing of our Autistic selves.
FROZEN | Let It Go Sing-along | Official Disney UK
YouTube video by Disney UK
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April 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
While many Autistic people are *literally* not bothered by the cold ... even insisting on wearing shorts outside during Winter ...
even ignoring this literalism ...
The Song "Let it Go" is easy to interpret as an Autistic Anthem ... of embracing of our Autistic selves.
even ignoring this literalism ...
The Song "Let it Go" is easy to interpret as an Autistic Anthem ... of embracing of our Autistic selves.
A key part of my autistic experience is finding reassurance in consistency. I feel more comfortable when I have a clear approach, technique, or routine that reliably leads to a predictable and desirable outcome, even if not every time.
#ActuallyAutistic #Autism
#ActuallyAutistic #Autism
March 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM
A key part of my autistic experience is finding reassurance in consistency. I feel more comfortable when I have a clear approach, technique, or routine that reliably leads to a predictable and desirable outcome, even if not every time.
#ActuallyAutistic #Autism
#ActuallyAutistic #Autism
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I do love my spreadsheets!
February 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I do love my spreadsheets!
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Lists of books, websites and vids about autism on my site :)
Lists of books I want to buy one day.
Lists of things I have to do for maintenance of my house.
Lists of lists...
Lists of books I want to buy one day.
Lists of things I have to do for maintenance of my house.
Lists of lists...
February 15, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Lists of books, websites and vids about autism on my site :)
Lists of books I want to buy one day.
Lists of things I have to do for maintenance of my house.
Lists of lists...
Lists of books I want to buy one day.
Lists of things I have to do for maintenance of my house.
Lists of lists...
The tendency among autistic people (albeit, not all) to create and maintain numerous lists. Some of these lists may focus on essential tasks or things to remember, while others could be more casual, such as lists of songs, books, movies, or TV shows to enjoy when there’s time.
#ActuallyAutistic
#ActuallyAutistic
February 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The tendency among autistic people (albeit, not all) to create and maintain numerous lists. Some of these lists may focus on essential tasks or things to remember, while others could be more casual, such as lists of songs, books, movies, or TV shows to enjoy when there’s time.
#ActuallyAutistic
#ActuallyAutistic
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The #ActuallyAutistic need to use precise words to avoid confusion, only for others to focus on your untypical facial expressions, tone, or body language instead, and still misunderstand you.
January 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The #ActuallyAutistic need to use precise words to avoid confusion, only for others to focus on your untypical facial expressions, tone, or body language instead, and still misunderstand you.
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I organize meetings for peers. They give me joy, but also overstimulate me which costs me sleep. So I need some days to regain energy, as far as possible with a faulty internal battery.
January 8, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I organize meetings for peers. They give me joy, but also overstimulate me which costs me sleep. So I need some days to regain energy, as far as possible with a faulty internal battery.
One great aspect of being #ActuallyAutistic is my ability to maintain a deep, lasting passion for my interests, even over many years. I don’t give them up when they stop being 'cool' or 'trendy'. My connection to them is genuine, unwavering, and rooted in authenticity.
January 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
One great aspect of being #ActuallyAutistic is my ability to maintain a deep, lasting passion for my interests, even over many years. I don’t give them up when they stop being 'cool' or 'trendy'. My connection to them is genuine, unwavering, and rooted in authenticity.
#ActuallyAutistic me: I feel lonely and want to spend time with others.
Also me: I'm completely drained, anxious, and overwhelmed. I don't have the energy, focus, or mindset to engage meaningfully or have positive interactions right now.
Also me: I'm completely drained, anxious, and overwhelmed. I don't have the energy, focus, or mindset to engage meaningfully or have positive interactions right now.
January 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
#ActuallyAutistic me: I feel lonely and want to spend time with others.
Also me: I'm completely drained, anxious, and overwhelmed. I don't have the energy, focus, or mindset to engage meaningfully or have positive interactions right now.
Also me: I'm completely drained, anxious, and overwhelmed. I don't have the energy, focus, or mindset to engage meaningfully or have positive interactions right now.
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Yes but I'm done being quiet. I'll die trying if I must. Looks like I may 🤷🏻
January 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Yes but I'm done being quiet. I'll die trying if I must. Looks like I may 🤷🏻
Autism is having to understand other people before you understand yourself, and no one making the effort to understand you. Which even you don't understand, because all your effort has been spent understanding them.
#ActuallyAutistic
#ActuallyAutistic
January 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Autism is having to understand other people before you understand yourself, and no one making the effort to understand you. Which even you don't understand, because all your effort has been spent understanding them.
#ActuallyAutistic
#ActuallyAutistic
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I relate to this so much, especially the part about being exploited and taken advantage of.
I try to fight the urge to help now as being taken advantage of repeatedly has been draining to the extent of affecting my health.
It's difficult though, as I worry people will think I'm lazy or uncaring.
I try to fight the urge to help now as being taken advantage of repeatedly has been draining to the extent of affecting my health.
It's difficult though, as I worry people will think I'm lazy or uncaring.
January 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I relate to this so much, especially the part about being exploited and taken advantage of.
I try to fight the urge to help now as being taken advantage of repeatedly has been draining to the extent of affecting my health.
It's difficult though, as I worry people will think I'm lazy or uncaring.
I try to fight the urge to help now as being taken advantage of repeatedly has been draining to the extent of affecting my health.
It's difficult though, as I worry people will think I'm lazy or uncaring.
The #ActuallyAutistic urge to help as much as possible, wanting to ease others' struggles and gain their affection, can backfire when some see you as 'too helpful' and suspicious or view you as someone they can exploit and take advantage of.
January 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The #ActuallyAutistic urge to help as much as possible, wanting to ease others' struggles and gain their affection, can backfire when some see you as 'too helpful' and suspicious or view you as someone they can exploit and take advantage of.
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This is me, down to a tee. Tea?
January 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
This is me, down to a tee. Tea?
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I can relate to this. Wow.
January 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I can relate to this. Wow.
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I even have anxiety posting on here. I am afraid my words will even be misconstrued.
January 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I even have anxiety posting on here. I am afraid my words will even be misconstrued.
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I recognize this. Now I have the urge to write things, but my mind blocks. And this is just writing to sort things out for myself. What if I would write to be read?
#actuallyautistic
#actuallyautistic
January 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I recognize this. Now I have the urge to write things, but my mind blocks. And this is just writing to sort things out for myself. What if I would write to be read?
#actuallyautistic
#actuallyautistic
#ActuallyAutistic people may appear quiet, even with much to share. Years of being told we're too blunt or inappropriate have left many of us fearful of saying the wrong thing, making social situations feel risky and overwhelming.
January 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
#ActuallyAutistic people may appear quiet, even with much to share. Years of being told we're too blunt or inappropriate have left many of us fearful of saying the wrong thing, making social situations feel risky and overwhelming.
December 31, 2024 at 1:13 PM