Willow
@tabiwitch.bsky.social
Chronically ill, chronically tired mom of two. Thousand-year-old vampire sage of knowledge. Protector of the Small. Witch.
This is one of the things I'm currently working on in therapy.
March 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This is one of the things I'm currently working on in therapy.
Maybe the rise in autism is partially due to the fact that we aren't mass sterilizing disabled people like we used to and all of us autistic people are finally gettin' busy and having autistic offspring. 🤷♀️
"Increases in autism may not be due entirely to more diagnoses. But there’s no credible evidence that environmental toxins or vaccines are responsible. Most evidence indicates that the condition is genetic. Scientists have linked hundreds of genes to autistic traits." www.wsj.com/opinion/what...
Opinion | What’s Behind the Rise in Autism Diagnoses
Perverse incentives for education funding are a much stronger explanation than exposure to ‘toxins.’
www.wsj.com
March 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Maybe the rise in autism is partially due to the fact that we aren't mass sterilizing disabled people like we used to and all of us autistic people are finally gettin' busy and having autistic offspring. 🤷♀️
The poem begins, "First, they came for the Jews," but that's not technically true. First, they came for the disabled, and murdered them if they were deemed too disabled to be "useful".
When ordered by Nazis to give lists of disabled people by disability severity, some doctors sent back exaggerated data to protect patients from forced work
They didn't know that the "most disabled" were to be killed first
The moral here isn't to tell the truth
It's to never co-operate with Nazis
They didn't know that the "most disabled" were to be killed first
The moral here isn't to tell the truth
It's to never co-operate with Nazis
February 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The poem begins, "First, they came for the Jews," but that's not technically true. First, they came for the disabled, and murdered them if they were deemed too disabled to be "useful".
GOP: We're the party of family values and freedom!
Also GOP: Fuck kids. They don't need to eat or have Healthcare or the ability to make their own decisions about themselves.
Source: every fucking thing happening in the US right now.
Also GOP: Fuck kids. They don't need to eat or have Healthcare or the ability to make their own decisions about themselves.
Source: every fucking thing happening in the US right now.
February 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
GOP: We're the party of family values and freedom!
Also GOP: Fuck kids. They don't need to eat or have Healthcare or the ability to make their own decisions about themselves.
Source: every fucking thing happening in the US right now.
Also GOP: Fuck kids. They don't need to eat or have Healthcare or the ability to make their own decisions about themselves.
Source: every fucking thing happening in the US right now.
I have enough dudes I don't know following me, and enough internet experience to know what that means, that I feel the need to clarify:
I am happily married.
Also, you're ugly. 🤷♀️
(IOW: I don't find bots attractive)
I am happily married.
Also, you're ugly. 🤷♀️
(IOW: I don't find bots attractive)
February 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I have enough dudes I don't know following me, and enough internet experience to know what that means, that I feel the need to clarify:
I am happily married.
Also, you're ugly. 🤷♀️
(IOW: I don't find bots attractive)
I am happily married.
Also, you're ugly. 🤷♀️
(IOW: I don't find bots attractive)
I'm so fucking tired of this world sometimes. I've been fighting, but today, I'm resting. I'll be back to the fight in a day or two. But for today, I'm gonna not.
February 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I'm so fucking tired of this world sometimes. I've been fighting, but today, I'm resting. I'll be back to the fight in a day or two. But for today, I'm gonna not.
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Imagine hating me and I’m just at home fighting with my own immune system
February 2, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Imagine hating me and I’m just at home fighting with my own immune system
My autism needs routine. Requires it to function.
My adhd needs spontaneity. Requires it to function.
My chronic illness just says, "Haha. No." to both.
My adhd needs spontaneity. Requires it to function.
My chronic illness just says, "Haha. No." to both.
February 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
My autism needs routine. Requires it to function.
My adhd needs spontaneity. Requires it to function.
My chronic illness just says, "Haha. No." to both.
My adhd needs spontaneity. Requires it to function.
My chronic illness just says, "Haha. No." to both.
As a #disabled person, I sometimes get in my feels about not having anything to offer, now that I'm stuck at home so much.
And then we'll start a conversation about #mutualaid and I realize I've been stuffing my head full of knowledge and building networks this whole time.
And then we'll start a conversation about #mutualaid and I realize I've been stuffing my head full of knowledge and building networks this whole time.
January 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
As a #disabled person, I sometimes get in my feels about not having anything to offer, now that I'm stuck at home so much.
And then we'll start a conversation about #mutualaid and I realize I've been stuffing my head full of knowledge and building networks this whole time.
And then we'll start a conversation about #mutualaid and I realize I've been stuffing my head full of knowledge and building networks this whole time.
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I'm trans nonbinary and pan.
I'm Autistic and ADHD.
I have mental illnesses and physical disabilities.
I'm a pagan witch.
I'm Cajun Creole.
The people I cherish are also minorities.
So, yeah, it's personal.
And no, I won't fucking stop.
#endgenocide #neveragain
I'm Autistic and ADHD.
I have mental illnesses and physical disabilities.
I'm a pagan witch.
I'm Cajun Creole.
The people I cherish are also minorities.
So, yeah, it's personal.
And no, I won't fucking stop.
#endgenocide #neveragain
January 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I'm trans nonbinary and pan.
I'm Autistic and ADHD.
I have mental illnesses and physical disabilities.
I'm a pagan witch.
I'm Cajun Creole.
The people I cherish are also minorities.
So, yeah, it's personal.
And no, I won't fucking stop.
#endgenocide #neveragain
I'm Autistic and ADHD.
I have mental illnesses and physical disabilities.
I'm a pagan witch.
I'm Cajun Creole.
The people I cherish are also minorities.
So, yeah, it's personal.
And no, I won't fucking stop.
#endgenocide #neveragain
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The first person to be diagnosed as autistic passed away last year at 89 years old. Please remember this if you find yourself being hypercritical of “all these people being diagnosed as autistic now”. The first documented clinical autism diagnosis was made less than 100 years ago.
January 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The first person to be diagnosed as autistic passed away last year at 89 years old. Please remember this if you find yourself being hypercritical of “all these people being diagnosed as autistic now”. The first documented clinical autism diagnosis was made less than 100 years ago.
Wait. Of course. I worked my ass off to learn pretty penmanship as a fuck you to a teacher who told me I'd never be a teacher with handwriting like mine. That doesn't mean I have good fine motor skills. #actuallyautistic
Something interesting to me about why #autistic women /girls get later diagnoses is how they appear to have better fine motor skills. But some hidden problems like opening cartons, cereal boxes & packages don’t get pinpointed. Things people think you’re simply sloppy or lazy about are hard.
January 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Wait. Of course. I worked my ass off to learn pretty penmanship as a fuck you to a teacher who told me I'd never be a teacher with handwriting like mine. That doesn't mean I have good fine motor skills. #actuallyautistic
Me, to my back: "No. Knock it off. We are not going to seize up because I stretched. Stop being a drama queen. Thank you. That's better." 😅 #chronicpain
January 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Me, to my back: "No. Knock it off. We are not going to seize up because I stretched. Stop being a drama queen. Thank you. That's better." 😅 #chronicpain
It's entirely too cold and my body hurts entirely too much for the events of this week. Blech. #chronicpain #chronicillness
January 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It's entirely too cold and my body hurts entirely too much for the events of this week. Blech. #chronicpain #chronicillness
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You, autistic person, sometimes self-care is turning off the hyperfixation so you eat
January 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
You, autistic person, sometimes self-care is turning off the hyperfixation so you eat
Fellow autistics:
What do you do when your special interest loses its luster and no longer holds your interest? What if you built an organization around that special interest? How do you continue with something that no longer grabs you? #actuallyautistic
What do you do when your special interest loses its luster and no longer holds your interest? What if you built an organization around that special interest? How do you continue with something that no longer grabs you? #actuallyautistic
December 28, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Fellow autistics:
What do you do when your special interest loses its luster and no longer holds your interest? What if you built an organization around that special interest? How do you continue with something that no longer grabs you? #actuallyautistic
What do you do when your special interest loses its luster and no longer holds your interest? What if you built an organization around that special interest? How do you continue with something that no longer grabs you? #actuallyautistic
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Infant mortality actually increased by over 7% after the Dobbs decision. This is because women are being forced to give birth to babies with untreatable birth defects (and then they're forced to watch them die)
December 17, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Infant mortality actually increased by over 7% after the Dobbs decision. This is because women are being forced to give birth to babies with untreatable birth defects (and then they're forced to watch them die)
Chronic pain is telling your partner the pain isn't that bad, just pervasive, only to be proven a liar when you try to stand and the pain makes it difficult. #chronicpain
December 16, 2024 at 1:49 AM
Chronic pain is telling your partner the pain isn't that bad, just pervasive, only to be proven a liar when you try to stand and the pain makes it difficult. #chronicpain
Being depressed is the meme of the dog in the house on fire. It's fine.
Coming out of a depressive episode is trying to put out the fire and rebuild before the depression returns. 🫥
Coming out of a depressive episode is trying to put out the fire and rebuild before the depression returns. 🫥
December 15, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Being depressed is the meme of the dog in the house on fire. It's fine.
Coming out of a depressive episode is trying to put out the fire and rebuild before the depression returns. 🫥
Coming out of a depressive episode is trying to put out the fire and rebuild before the depression returns. 🫥
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@clearautism.bsky.social
@lonewitchwalking.bsky.social
@lillyjade.bsky.social
@beyond6seconds.bsky.social
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@tabiwitch.bsky.social
Please could you share to support racial equality in #autistic spaces? Thank you so much! 😊
@lonewitchwalking.bsky.social
@lillyjade.bsky.social
@beyond6seconds.bsky.social
@violinautie.bsky.social
@captaincanuck68.bsky.social
@tabiwitch.bsky.social
Please could you share to support racial equality in #autistic spaces? Thank you so much! 😊
December 14, 2024 at 5:32 PM
@clearautism.bsky.social
@lonewitchwalking.bsky.social
@lillyjade.bsky.social
@beyond6seconds.bsky.social
@violinautie.bsky.social
@captaincanuck68.bsky.social
@tabiwitch.bsky.social
Please could you share to support racial equality in #autistic spaces? Thank you so much! 😊
@lonewitchwalking.bsky.social
@lillyjade.bsky.social
@beyond6seconds.bsky.social
@violinautie.bsky.social
@captaincanuck68.bsky.social
@tabiwitch.bsky.social
Please could you share to support racial equality in #autistic spaces? Thank you so much! 😊
I never think I stim until I'm alone and randomly make trumpet sounds while flapping my arms like a bird. #actuallyautistic
December 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM
I never think I stim until I'm alone and randomly make trumpet sounds while flapping my arms like a bird. #actuallyautistic
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#Inktober 2019 No. 14 - Divisive
#Sherlock has a funny way to use furniture.
Black and white ink on brown paper, A4
#autisticSherlock #SherlockHolmes #actuallyautistic
I am flattered if you reblog, but don't repost my art on other sites or use in any other way without my written permission.
#Sherlock has a funny way to use furniture.
Black and white ink on brown paper, A4
#autisticSherlock #SherlockHolmes #actuallyautistic
I am flattered if you reblog, but don't repost my art on other sites or use in any other way without my written permission.
December 11, 2024 at 2:43 PM
#Inktober 2019 No. 14 - Divisive
#Sherlock has a funny way to use furniture.
Black and white ink on brown paper, A4
#autisticSherlock #SherlockHolmes #actuallyautistic
I am flattered if you reblog, but don't repost my art on other sites or use in any other way without my written permission.
#Sherlock has a funny way to use furniture.
Black and white ink on brown paper, A4
#autisticSherlock #SherlockHolmes #actuallyautistic
I am flattered if you reblog, but don't repost my art on other sites or use in any other way without my written permission.
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Oh you’re a Covid conscious autistic butch lesbian? Call that a masked masking masc
December 11, 2024 at 1:09 AM
Oh you’re a Covid conscious autistic butch lesbian? Call that a masked masking masc
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Recess, Snacks, and Bathroom Breaks Are Not “Privileges” to Take Away From Autistic Kids Until They Perform to Your Liking
https://buff.ly/3pdrk3r
#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #AutismMom #Teacher
https://buff.ly/3pdrk3r
#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #AutismMom #Teacher
Recess, Snacks, and Bathroom Breaks Are Not “Privileges” to Take Away From Autistic Kids Until They Perform to Your Liking
They're human needs, period.
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December 10, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Recess, Snacks, and Bathroom Breaks Are Not “Privileges” to Take Away From Autistic Kids Until They Perform to Your Liking
https://buff.ly/3pdrk3r
#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #AutismMom #Teacher
https://buff.ly/3pdrk3r
#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #AutismMom #Teacher
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Autism assessment test: "Do you struggle with these tasks?"
Autistic plural person: "I don't! For, you see, I have a system!"
Autistic plural person: "I don't! For, you see, I have a system!"
December 10, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Autism assessment test: "Do you struggle with these tasks?"
Autistic plural person: "I don't! For, you see, I have a system!"
Autistic plural person: "I don't! For, you see, I have a system!"