Carrie
@kevstanley.bsky.social
#actuallyautistic, committed to autistic community despite being a would-be hermit. Ex-benefits advisor, still a bit sweary about the DWP. Settled Romany. She/her.
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AutAngels Online Events are back! On Monday 6th October at 6:30pm, Laura Hellfeld and Scott Neilson will be talking to us about their new book, Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People. If you would like to join us, get your ticket now at www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-s...
September 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
AutAngels Online Events are back! On Monday 6th October at 6:30pm, Laura Hellfeld and Scott Neilson will be talking to us about their new book, Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People. If you would like to join us, get your ticket now at www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-s...
In these godawful times (personally, nationally, globally), I am finding solace in tennis, gay pirates, my weird cat and expensive ice cream (thanks the lord it (the ice cream, that is) only comes in smallish tubs)).
July 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
In these godawful times (personally, nationally, globally), I am finding solace in tennis, gay pirates, my weird cat and expensive ice cream (thanks the lord it (the ice cream, that is) only comes in smallish tubs)).
This is so often overlooked. The psychological (and financial) damage done by the THREAT of reforms/cuts is devastating.
“The benefits reforms haven’t been implemented yet”.
No they’re haven’t, but they’re already causing huge harm.
Disabled people are already spending less on what they need.
They’re already struggling psychologically.
It’s already making their conditions worse.
No they’re haven’t, but they’re already causing huge harm.
Disabled people are already spending less on what they need.
They’re already struggling psychologically.
It’s already making their conditions worse.
May 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
This is so often overlooked. The psychological (and financial) damage done by the THREAT of reforms/cuts is devastating.
I’m not much of a romantic really (single crone with cat here). But I can’t help thinking about Mariam now that Amadou is gone. All those years working and living and loving together.
(This thought brought to you by my Spotify playlist bringing me “Je pense à toi”.)
(This thought brought to you by my Spotify playlist bringing me “Je pense à toi”.)
May 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I’m not much of a romantic really (single crone with cat here). But I can’t help thinking about Mariam now that Amadou is gone. All those years working and living and loving together.
(This thought brought to you by my Spotify playlist bringing me “Je pense à toi”.)
(This thought brought to you by my Spotify playlist bringing me “Je pense à toi”.)
3/4 days in a completely autistic environment, listening to passionate autistic speakers, meeting autists from all walks of life, with all manner of interests and experiences. Being able to take time out from the schedule without judgment. If that sounds tempting, Autscape might just be for you.
Registration for the 20th anniversary in-person residential Autscape 2025 event is now open, until 31st May!
The list of main programme presentations is now here: www.autscape.org/2025/program...
Booking info at: www.autscape.org/2025/registr...
[Image used by permission of everyone pictured]
The list of main programme presentations is now here: www.autscape.org/2025/program...
Booking info at: www.autscape.org/2025/registr...
[Image used by permission of everyone pictured]
May 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
3/4 days in a completely autistic environment, listening to passionate autistic speakers, meeting autists from all walks of life, with all manner of interests and experiences. Being able to take time out from the schedule without judgment. If that sounds tempting, Autscape might just be for you.
Home from hospital day today, all being well. I’ve had excellent, diligent care, almost all from overseas staff. Hospitals are not great places to be an autistic in-patient, & I can’t wait to get back to my quiet routine at home (not to mention the cat)….
May 11, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Home from hospital day today, all being well. I’ve had excellent, diligent care, almost all from overseas staff. Hospitals are not great places to be an autistic in-patient, & I can’t wait to get back to my quiet routine at home (not to mention the cat)….
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Hey you know how he was Robert yesterday morning and now he's Leo?
It's that easy to respect someone's chosen name.
It's that easy to respect someone's chosen name.
May 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Hey you know how he was Robert yesterday morning and now he's Leo?
It's that easy to respect someone's chosen name.
It's that easy to respect someone's chosen name.
My god, Reunion. I mean, it had me at Matthew Gurney signing sorry *in blood* on the series “poster”. It tackles abuse, isolation, injustice, the ripple effect of trauma. Deaf writer & so many Deaf cast members. And at the centre of it Gurney, who is just a phenomenal actor. More of this please BBC.
April 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
My god, Reunion. I mean, it had me at Matthew Gurney signing sorry *in blood* on the series “poster”. It tackles abuse, isolation, injustice, the ripple effect of trauma. Deaf writer & so many Deaf cast members. And at the centre of it Gurney, who is just a phenomenal actor. More of this please BBC.
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💚❤️💙IT'S INTERNATIONAL ROMANI DAY!💙❤️💚
💚Need more Romani writers & creatives in your life?
❤️The answer is YES YOU DO!🤭
💙Check out our starter pack!
Roma creatives/writers shout at me and I'll add/remove you if you want🙏
(So sorry if I missed anyone - let me know!!!I will add u!)
go.bsky.app/P3TqBWi
💚Need more Romani writers & creatives in your life?
❤️The answer is YES YOU DO!🤭
💙Check out our starter pack!
Roma creatives/writers shout at me and I'll add/remove you if you want🙏
(So sorry if I missed anyone - let me know!!!I will add u!)
go.bsky.app/P3TqBWi
April 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
💚❤️💙IT'S INTERNATIONAL ROMANI DAY!💙❤️💚
💚Need more Romani writers & creatives in your life?
❤️The answer is YES YOU DO!🤭
💙Check out our starter pack!
Roma creatives/writers shout at me and I'll add/remove you if you want🙏
(So sorry if I missed anyone - let me know!!!I will add u!)
go.bsky.app/P3TqBWi
💚Need more Romani writers & creatives in your life?
❤️The answer is YES YOU DO!🤭
💙Check out our starter pack!
Roma creatives/writers shout at me and I'll add/remove you if you want🙏
(So sorry if I missed anyone - let me know!!!I will add u!)
go.bsky.app/P3TqBWi
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You don't need to be a Labour member to sign this, and your name will help.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...
Open Letter to the Health Secretary
We're appalled that Wes Streeting plans to continue the Tories' ideological ban on puberty blockers. This move is not in the best interests of young trans people, and we will need the full unity of th...
actionnetwork.org
April 2, 2025 at 8:19 AM
You don't need to be a Labour member to sign this, and your name will help.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...
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“Every time you see a headline on “the cost of the benefits bill”, what you are really reading is “the cost of disabled people”.
My col. on Labour’s reported benefit cuts and the toxic narrative of the “moral” virtue of work. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My col. on Labour’s reported benefit cuts and the toxic narrative of the “moral” virtue of work. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There is a shameful tradition of demonising disabled people. Why is Labour reigniting it? | Frances Ryan
Ministers run away from a wealth tax and then concoct a punitive benefits system. They have made that choice and it’s immoral, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
March 11, 2025 at 8:34 AM
“Every time you see a headline on “the cost of the benefits bill”, what you are really reading is “the cost of disabled people”.
My col. on Labour’s reported benefit cuts and the toxic narrative of the “moral” virtue of work. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My col. on Labour’s reported benefit cuts and the toxic narrative of the “moral” virtue of work. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Going to Autscape (@autscape.org) in person can’t really be replicated, but online Autscape is lovely in its own right - this 1st evening, a range of engaging talks, Kate Fox performing wonderful poems to a TARDIS backdrop, Sparklies in the Dark. And all from my own sofa, accompanied by the cat.
February 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Going to Autscape (@autscape.org) in person can’t really be replicated, but online Autscape is lovely in its own right - this 1st evening, a range of engaging talks, Kate Fox performing wonderful poems to a TARDIS backdrop, Sparklies in the Dark. And all from my own sofa, accompanied by the cat.
Happening this evening!
Do you know any children or young people who might be experiencing autistic burnout?
On Monday 20th January (6:30-7:30pm) we will be hearing from autism practitioner, @jodieclarke.bsky.social, who will be exploring autistic burnout in children and young people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating...
On Monday 20th January (6:30-7:30pm) we will be hearing from autism practitioner, @jodieclarke.bsky.social, who will be exploring autistic burnout in children and young people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating...
Navigating Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People
Jodie Clarke explores how we can support our ND young people through burnout.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Happening this evening!
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Our neurodivergent-flavoured, Dr Who-infused poetry event is happening this evening (Monday 18th November). Join us and @katefoxwriter75.bsky.social at 6:30pm online.
Get your ticket before 5pm today!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kate-fox-b...
Get your ticket before 5pm today!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kate-fox-b...
Kate Fox: Bigger on the Inside
Kate Fox shares poems from Bigger on the Inside and On Sycamore Gap
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Our neurodivergent-flavoured, Dr Who-infused poetry event is happening this evening (Monday 18th November). Join us and @katefoxwriter75.bsky.social at 6:30pm online.
Get your ticket before 5pm today!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kate-fox-b...
Get your ticket before 5pm today!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kate-fox-b...
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The solidarity between queer people and miners during the Miners Strike shows how bollocks the idea is that trans rights are somehow a distraction or anathema to 'traditional' working class issues.
In 1994 the Pet Shop Boys were invited to perform 'Go West' at the Brit Awards.
They agreed and brought with them 3 separate choirs of miners. Some of those miners had marched with the gay and lesbian members of LGSM in the 1980s. It is one of the great, near-lost music moments
vimeo.com/293437684
They agreed and brought with them 3 separate choirs of miners. Some of those miners had marched with the gay and lesbian members of LGSM in the 1980s. It is one of the great, near-lost music moments
vimeo.com/293437684
Pet Shop Boys • Go West (Live At Brit Awards) • 1994
Pet Shop Boys выступают вживую на Брит Эвордс 1994 с шахтерским хором.
vimeo.com
November 8, 2024 at 9:59 AM
The solidarity between queer people and miners during the Miners Strike shows how bollocks the idea is that trans rights are somehow a distraction or anathema to 'traditional' working class issues.
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Please sign & RT.
#ProtectTransKids
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #LGBTQ
actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...
#ProtectTransKids
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #LGBTQ
actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...
Open Letter to the Health Secretary
We're appalled that Wes Streeting plans to continue the Tories' ideological ban on puberty blockers. This move is not in the best interests of young trans people, and we will need the full unity of th...
actionnetwork.org
July 16, 2024 at 9:12 AM
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Queer Roma has been available as open access for 2 yrs now.
My book provides rich evidence of the heterogeneity of Roma. The lived experiences of queer Roma pose a fundamental challenge to one-dimensional, negative misrepresentations of Roma as homophobic & antithetical to European/Western modernity
My book provides rich evidence of the heterogeneity of Roma. The lived experiences of queer Roma pose a fundamental challenge to one-dimensional, negative misrepresentations of Roma as homophobic & antithetical to European/Western modernity
October 14, 2023 at 11:36 AM
Queer Roma has been available as open access for 2 yrs now.
My book provides rich evidence of the heterogeneity of Roma. The lived experiences of queer Roma pose a fundamental challenge to one-dimensional, negative misrepresentations of Roma as homophobic & antithetical to European/Western modernity
My book provides rich evidence of the heterogeneity of Roma. The lived experiences of queer Roma pose a fundamental challenge to one-dimensional, negative misrepresentations of Roma as homophobic & antithetical to European/Western modernity
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Our next event is 4 December at 18:30 — Chronic Unaddressed Toxic Stress with Nat Titman. This talk explores the ways in which stress affects autistic children both physically and mentally. Tickets available via donation here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chronic-un...
November 21, 2023 at 3:35 PM
Our next event is 4 December at 18:30 — Chronic Unaddressed Toxic Stress with Nat Titman. This talk explores the ways in which stress affects autistic children both physically and mentally. Tickets available via donation here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chronic-un...
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We’re so excited to announce our next event: The Elephant in the Room, a talk with Nat Titman! This talk is all about the ways that autism can be missed for so long. The talk kicks off at 18:30 on Monday 13 November! Tickets by donation: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-elepha...
November 8, 2023 at 11:09 AM
We’re so excited to announce our next event: The Elephant in the Room, a talk with Nat Titman! This talk is all about the ways that autism can be missed for so long. The talk kicks off at 18:30 on Monday 13 November! Tickets by donation: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-elepha...