These four images explore my experiences of lateral ableism from other Autistic people. They show being judged for following rules, hyperfixating, struggling to process information, and panic responses.
October 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
These four images explore my experiences of lateral ableism from other Autistic people. They show being judged for following rules, hyperfixating, struggling to process information, and panic responses.
My work was shared without permission and my watermark removed. Taking content without credit misrepresents creators, erases our voices, and sends the message that it’s okay to steal work.
September 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
My work was shared without permission and my watermark removed. Taking content without credit misrepresents creators, erases our voices, and sends the message that it’s okay to steal work.
Sometimes people will misinterpret a post and twist it into something it was never meant to be. When others rush to like or share that kind of content, even when it is just an opinion, it can spread harmful and untrue narratives.
September 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Sometimes people will misinterpret a post and twist it into something it was never meant to be. When others rush to like or share that kind of content, even when it is just an opinion, it can spread harmful and untrue narratives.
Still focusing on my retrophiliac business but also starting to focus on my re-sale clothing & accessory biz because it seems to be where I am finding more success these days.
September 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Still focusing on my retrophiliac business but also starting to focus on my re-sale clothing & accessory biz because it seems to be where I am finding more success these days.
Clips from a day in my life as an autistic person in Vancouver! Sharing little moments, routines, and what everyday life may look like for me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUxV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUxV...
Spending the Day With Me: Autistic in Vancouver
YouTube video by Retrophiliac
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September 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Clips from a day in my life as an autistic person in Vancouver! Sharing little moments, routines, and what everyday life may look like for me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUxV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUxV...
First rejection email of the day and then one response saying they'll keep my info on file and another response saying they'll send my stuff to a different department.
It's still early and I found more email addresses to send my information to.
It's still early and I found more email addresses to send my information to.
September 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
First rejection email of the day and then one response saying they'll keep my info on file and another response saying they'll send my stuff to a different department.
It's still early and I found more email addresses to send my information to.
It's still early and I found more email addresses to send my information to.
Disabled people have been hearing ableist comments from organizations for years. Being told 'you’re the kind of person we’d work with, not work for' is just another example of that dismissal.
September 17, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Disabled people have been hearing ableist comments from organizations for years. Being told 'you’re the kind of person we’d work with, not work for' is just another example of that dismissal.
I'm working on designing stickers I can put up easily where posters are up in the city.
However, I'm having a difficult time maintaining a bright vibrant pastel purple in CMYK.
Does anyone have any pointers or even advice on what this should look like?
However, I'm having a difficult time maintaining a bright vibrant pastel purple in CMYK.
Does anyone have any pointers or even advice on what this should look like?
September 17, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I'm working on designing stickers I can put up easily where posters are up in the city.
However, I'm having a difficult time maintaining a bright vibrant pastel purple in CMYK.
Does anyone have any pointers or even advice on what this should look like?
However, I'm having a difficult time maintaining a bright vibrant pastel purple in CMYK.
Does anyone have any pointers or even advice on what this should look like?
52 emails sent out today.
September 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
52 emails sent out today.
I’m autistic and experienced autonomic nervous system overload during a job trial. Traditional work can be overwhelming.
September 16, 2025 at 4:49 AM
I’m autistic and experienced autonomic nervous system overload during a job trial. Traditional work can be overwhelming.
Autism advocacy and activism must make space for mental health. Silencing someone who is responding in panic or in other extreme ways happens far too often, and I am calling it out because it has to stop.
September 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Autism advocacy and activism must make space for mental health. Silencing someone who is responding in panic or in other extreme ways happens far too often, and I am calling it out because it has to stop.
No autistic person is perfect, even public-facing influencers. Manipulation, exclusion, and unacknowledged mental health can harm communities.
September 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
No autistic person is perfect, even public-facing influencers. Manipulation, exclusion, and unacknowledged mental health can harm communities.
My wholesale on Faire has plummeted almost 50%, and that makes it harder for me to survive and keep expanding the work I do. I design disability advocacy, neurodiversity, and queer pride enamel pins, stickers, lanyards, and accessories—tools that help people with self-advocacy and visibility.
September 12, 2025 at 5:12 AM
My wholesale on Faire has plummeted almost 50%, and that makes it harder for me to survive and keep expanding the work I do. I design disability advocacy, neurodiversity, and queer pride enamel pins, stickers, lanyards, and accessories—tools that help people with self-advocacy and visibility.
This enamel pin reads “I HAVE FND Functional Neurological Disorder” in bold black text on a white background with a black border. It measures 1.5 inches wide by 0.58 inches tall and has two posts for secure wear.
September 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This enamel pin reads “I HAVE FND Functional Neurological Disorder” in bold black text on a white background with a black border. It measures 1.5 inches wide by 0.58 inches tall and has two posts for secure wear.
f you're queer, autistic, neurodivergent, disabled - i am in Canada & I design merchandise you may be interested in.
Unfortunately, with the tariff situation & de minimis going away, I am definitely struggling. I appreciate everyone who is helping me brainstorm places to get my items out there!
Unfortunately, with the tariff situation & de minimis going away, I am definitely struggling. I appreciate everyone who is helping me brainstorm places to get my items out there!
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September 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
f you're queer, autistic, neurodivergent, disabled - i am in Canada & I design merchandise you may be interested in.
Unfortunately, with the tariff situation & de minimis going away, I am definitely struggling. I appreciate everyone who is helping me brainstorm places to get my items out there!
Unfortunately, with the tariff situation & de minimis going away, I am definitely struggling. I appreciate everyone who is helping me brainstorm places to get my items out there!
It is September and Disability Employment Month celebrates disabled workers, but self-employed disabled individuals are often overlooked. They face limited funding, little recognition and few tailored supports. Programs exist, but one-on-one guidance, microgrants and practical mentorship are needed.
September 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
It is September and Disability Employment Month celebrates disabled workers, but self-employed disabled individuals are often overlooked. They face limited funding, little recognition and few tailored supports. Programs exist, but one-on-one guidance, microgrants and practical mentorship are needed.
Connecting with others can feel overwhelming as an autistic person. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, miscommunication, and negativity bias can make neutral reactions feel like disapproval.
September 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Connecting with others can feel overwhelming as an autistic person. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, miscommunication, and negativity bias can make neutral reactions feel like disapproval.
When I shut down during conflict, it’s not a choice but a survival response. My body takes over, and I can’t always find the words or reactions people expect. This is often misunderstood as being unapproachable or uncaring, but really it’s how I protect myself when I’m overwhelmed.
September 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
When I shut down during conflict, it’s not a choice but a survival response. My body takes over, and I can’t always find the words or reactions people expect. This is often misunderstood as being unapproachable or uncaring, but really it’s how I protect myself when I’m overwhelmed.
TW: Discusses trauma and overwhelm. From my autistic perspective, shutdown is not a choice but a survival response. When someone pressures me, misreads my words, or expects instant reactions, my nervous system takes over.
September 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
TW: Discusses trauma and overwhelm. From my autistic perspective, shutdown is not a choice but a survival response. When someone pressures me, misreads my words, or expects instant reactions, my nervous system takes over.
I’ve carried words like “weird” and “too much” for years. Being misunderstood, bullied, and falling through the cracks was lonely. I share my story as an autistic person to show others they are not alone. Misunderstanding is common, but our experiences are valid. Too much. Never enough. Still me.
September 1, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I’ve carried words like “weird” and “too much” for years. Being misunderstood, bullied, and falling through the cracks was lonely. I share my story as an autistic person to show others they are not alone. Misunderstanding is common, but our experiences are valid. Too much. Never enough. Still me.
Check it out! I have basically a whole page in the Toronto star!!! Thanks to Mellys market and cafe for sharing.
August 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Check it out! I have basically a whole page in the Toronto star!!! Thanks to Mellys market and cafe for sharing.
My article is in the physical copy of the Toronto star this weekend!
August 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
My article is in the physical copy of the Toronto star this weekend!
Compassion would be a great first step
August 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Compassion would be a great first step
If an Autistic person is dealing with burnout, and they're unmasked and letting you know that:
1) being on a video call causes anxiety
2) they don't have the bandwidth to talk to anyone
3) they don't have the bandwidth for interpersonal relationships
1) being on a video call causes anxiety
2) they don't have the bandwidth to talk to anyone
3) they don't have the bandwidth for interpersonal relationships
August 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
If an Autistic person is dealing with burnout, and they're unmasked and letting you know that:
1) being on a video call causes anxiety
2) they don't have the bandwidth to talk to anyone
3) they don't have the bandwidth for interpersonal relationships
1) being on a video call causes anxiety
2) they don't have the bandwidth to talk to anyone
3) they don't have the bandwidth for interpersonal relationships
Rumours spread fast online and often stick even after the truth comes out. Repetition, social sharing, and bias make false info feel real. For visible or neurodivergent voices, this can be stressful. Pause, verify, and amplify truth to slow the spread of misinformation.
August 29, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Rumours spread fast online and often stick even after the truth comes out. Repetition, social sharing, and bias make false info feel real. For visible or neurodivergent voices, this can be stressful. Pause, verify, and amplify truth to slow the spread of misinformation.