Catherine Edgson
@catherineedgson.bsky.social
Autistic disabled activist
Non-binary & queer
Interests: film, music, theatre, welfare, social justice, disability, fighting for equality
Non-binary & queer
Interests: film, music, theatre, welfare, social justice, disability, fighting for equality
Pinned
a cartoon of homer simpson and maggie simpson saying i put it on your to do pile
Alt: a cartoon of homer simpson and maggie simpson saying i put it on your to do pile
media.tenor.com
Political content has mostly been long rant form on TikTok, Facebook & instagram stories
Catherineedge03 for TT
CatherineEdgson for Meta
Trying to condense things for thread based platforms has proven difficult
I’m sorry
I’m not ignoring issues
Processing a lot
Letter/Content is backed up
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Catherineedge03 for TT
CatherineEdgson for Meta
Trying to condense things for thread based platforms has proven difficult
I’m sorry
I’m not ignoring issues
Processing a lot
Letter/Content is backed up
1/2
Productivity halted cos apparently sitting on hard wooden stools is causing pain through hips, spine & is extremely uncomfortable
Foot flared up already so needing stick to walk
Is this laziness?
No, it’s being limited by environment & #chronicpain that is dynamic & cannot be predicted
Pacing helps
Foot flared up already so needing stick to walk
Is this laziness?
No, it’s being limited by environment & #chronicpain that is dynamic & cannot be predicted
Pacing helps
a penguin holding a stick with the words ouch written above it
ALT: a penguin holding a stick with the words ouch written above it
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December 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Productivity halted cos apparently sitting on hard wooden stools is causing pain through hips, spine & is extremely uncomfortable
Foot flared up already so needing stick to walk
Is this laziness?
No, it’s being limited by environment & #chronicpain that is dynamic & cannot be predicted
Pacing helps
Foot flared up already so needing stick to walk
Is this laziness?
No, it’s being limited by environment & #chronicpain that is dynamic & cannot be predicted
Pacing helps
I will likely 💀 on this hill
Not everyone is able to work including disabled people
That includes mental health, autism, adhd, invisible disabilities
PIP is not an out of work benefit
We cannot work with systemic failures, access to work cuts, inaccessibility or lack of support
TikTok 🧌 ➡️ 🗑️
Not everyone is able to work including disabled people
That includes mental health, autism, adhd, invisible disabilities
PIP is not an out of work benefit
We cannot work with systemic failures, access to work cuts, inaccessibility or lack of support
TikTok 🧌 ➡️ 🗑️
December 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I will likely 💀 on this hill
Not everyone is able to work including disabled people
That includes mental health, autism, adhd, invisible disabilities
PIP is not an out of work benefit
We cannot work with systemic failures, access to work cuts, inaccessibility or lack of support
TikTok 🧌 ➡️ 🗑️
Not everyone is able to work including disabled people
That includes mental health, autism, adhd, invisible disabilities
PIP is not an out of work benefit
We cannot work with systemic failures, access to work cuts, inaccessibility or lack of support
TikTok 🧌 ➡️ 🗑️
Merry Christmas
🥰
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December 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Merry Christmas
🥰
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Another reason I will be less than useless at work:
Migraines, blurred vision & fatigue are unpredictable
As is pain
All needs investigating
Apparently experiencing trauma and mental health crisis from work with a lack of support for autism and mental health is not enough for the trolls on TikTok 🙃
Migraines, blurred vision & fatigue are unpredictable
As is pain
All needs investigating
Apparently experiencing trauma and mental health crisis from work with a lack of support for autism and mental health is not enough for the trolls on TikTok 🙃
December 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Another reason I will be less than useless at work:
Migraines, blurred vision & fatigue are unpredictable
As is pain
All needs investigating
Apparently experiencing trauma and mental health crisis from work with a lack of support for autism and mental health is not enough for the trolls on TikTok 🙃
Migraines, blurred vision & fatigue are unpredictable
As is pain
All needs investigating
Apparently experiencing trauma and mental health crisis from work with a lack of support for autism and mental health is not enough for the trolls on TikTok 🙃
Trolls on TikTok are getting more and more unhinged 🙃
The topic of discussion autism, adhd, mental health especially anxiety and welfare
Btw
My anxiety is tied to the environment and sensory processing, and in autism
Constant state of anxiety 24/7 where anything esp. unexpected can make me spiral
The topic of discussion autism, adhd, mental health especially anxiety and welfare
Btw
My anxiety is tied to the environment and sensory processing, and in autism
Constant state of anxiety 24/7 where anything esp. unexpected can make me spiral
a close up of a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls .
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December 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Trolls on TikTok are getting more and more unhinged 🙃
The topic of discussion autism, adhd, mental health especially anxiety and welfare
Btw
My anxiety is tied to the environment and sensory processing, and in autism
Constant state of anxiety 24/7 where anything esp. unexpected can make me spiral
The topic of discussion autism, adhd, mental health especially anxiety and welfare
Btw
My anxiety is tied to the environment and sensory processing, and in autism
Constant state of anxiety 24/7 where anything esp. unexpected can make me spiral
Christmas
Tis the season for stomach aches and indigestion
And eating the things that cause it
🙃😂
Tis the season for stomach aches and indigestion
And eating the things that cause it
🙃😂
December 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Christmas
Tis the season for stomach aches and indigestion
And eating the things that cause it
🙃😂
Tis the season for stomach aches and indigestion
And eating the things that cause it
🙃😂
Political content has mostly been long rant form on TikTok, Facebook & instagram stories
Catherineedge03 for TT
CatherineEdgson for Meta
Trying to condense things for thread based platforms has proven difficult
I’m sorry
I’m not ignoring issues
Processing a lot
Letter/Content is backed up
1/2
Catherineedge03 for TT
CatherineEdgson for Meta
Trying to condense things for thread based platforms has proven difficult
I’m sorry
I’m not ignoring issues
Processing a lot
Letter/Content is backed up
1/2
a cartoon of homer simpson and maggie simpson saying i put it on your to do pile
Alt: a cartoon of homer simpson and maggie simpson saying i put it on your to do pile
media.tenor.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Political content has mostly been long rant form on TikTok, Facebook & instagram stories
Catherineedge03 for TT
CatherineEdgson for Meta
Trying to condense things for thread based platforms has proven difficult
I’m sorry
I’m not ignoring issues
Processing a lot
Letter/Content is backed up
1/2
Catherineedge03 for TT
CatherineEdgson for Meta
Trying to condense things for thread based platforms has proven difficult
I’m sorry
I’m not ignoring issues
Processing a lot
Letter/Content is backed up
1/2
Not impressed by Vue Cinema in W12 shopping centre who declined toilet access despite me having a need to access the toilet urgently, apparently you can’t go through without a ticket 🤨
There was no public toilet in the centre or the place I’d just been
Whether spoons was the alternative which was 🤢
There was no public toilet in the centre or the place I’d just been
Whether spoons was the alternative which was 🤢
December 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Not impressed by Vue Cinema in W12 shopping centre who declined toilet access despite me having a need to access the toilet urgently, apparently you can’t go through without a ticket 🤨
There was no public toilet in the centre or the place I’d just been
Whether spoons was the alternative which was 🤢
There was no public toilet in the centre or the place I’d just been
Whether spoons was the alternative which was 🤢
Damn migraine 😣
a cartoon of a man with a dinosaur on his head and the word migraine above him
ALT: a cartoon of a man with a dinosaur on his head and the word migraine above him
media.tenor.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Damn migraine 😣
Flu jab didn’t happen cos they ran out 😕
Started Christmas shopping at least
Otherwise very tired
Low on spoons
😴
Started Christmas shopping at least
Otherwise very tired
Low on spoons
😴
December 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Flu jab didn’t happen cos they ran out 😕
Started Christmas shopping at least
Otherwise very tired
Low on spoons
😴
Started Christmas shopping at least
Otherwise very tired
Low on spoons
😴
All the excitement this week 👨⚕️
Monday - hospital 🏥 called me said, we have space to see you tomorrow at orthopaedics for your shoulder (multiple referrals into different departments in progress 🙃)
Confirmed restricted, odd fellow, other than talking over me he is a very good surgeon apparently
Monday - hospital 🏥 called me said, we have space to see you tomorrow at orthopaedics for your shoulder (multiple referrals into different departments in progress 🙃)
Confirmed restricted, odd fellow, other than talking over me he is a very good surgeon apparently
December 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
All the excitement this week 👨⚕️
Monday - hospital 🏥 called me said, we have space to see you tomorrow at orthopaedics for your shoulder (multiple referrals into different departments in progress 🙃)
Confirmed restricted, odd fellow, other than talking over me he is a very good surgeon apparently
Monday - hospital 🏥 called me said, we have space to see you tomorrow at orthopaedics for your shoulder (multiple referrals into different departments in progress 🙃)
Confirmed restricted, odd fellow, other than talking over me he is a very good surgeon apparently
Reposted by Catherine Edgson
Disabled folk…
You never have to explain yourself to ableists.
You never have to apologise for existing of claiming the benefits you are entitled to… nor do you have to justify it.
You don’t owe them any information about your life or condition(s).
You never have to explain yourself to ableists.
You never have to apologise for existing of claiming the benefits you are entitled to… nor do you have to justify it.
You don’t owe them any information about your life or condition(s).
December 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Disabled folk…
You never have to explain yourself to ableists.
You never have to apologise for existing of claiming the benefits you are entitled to… nor do you have to justify it.
You don’t owe them any information about your life or condition(s).
You never have to explain yourself to ableists.
You never have to apologise for existing of claiming the benefits you are entitled to… nor do you have to justify it.
You don’t owe them any information about your life or condition(s).
Challenging Tories may have been a bad idea 😬
They punch down
But
Disabled people who cannot work, who do work, who need extra support, those with mental health, those with autism or adhd, those who need universal credit to boost wages, those who need motabilty
You are all valid, you are all genuine
They punch down
But
Disabled people who cannot work, who do work, who need extra support, those with mental health, those with autism or adhd, those who need universal credit to boost wages, those who need motabilty
You are all valid, you are all genuine
December 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Challenging Tories may have been a bad idea 😬
They punch down
But
Disabled people who cannot work, who do work, who need extra support, those with mental health, those with autism or adhd, those who need universal credit to boost wages, those who need motabilty
You are all valid, you are all genuine
They punch down
But
Disabled people who cannot work, who do work, who need extra support, those with mental health, those with autism or adhd, those who need universal credit to boost wages, those who need motabilty
You are all valid, you are all genuine
Response to the horrendous plans from the Tories about redefining which disabilities can get benefits
(Full post on instagram)
This is cruel!
Labour you are not off the hook
FYI
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
(Full post on instagram)
This is cruel!
Labour you are not off the hook
FYI
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
December 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Response to the horrendous plans from the Tories about redefining which disabilities can get benefits
(Full post on instagram)
This is cruel!
Labour you are not off the hook
FYI
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
(Full post on instagram)
This is cruel!
Labour you are not off the hook
FYI
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
IMDb critics are extremely harsh
Average 26/100
Couple of people even put 0!
Went to see #fivenightsatfreddys2 today
I thought it was a solid film
Good amount of suspense and jumpy bits
I gave it 7/10
Average 26/100
Couple of people even put 0!
Went to see #fivenightsatfreddys2 today
I thought it was a solid film
Good amount of suspense and jumpy bits
I gave it 7/10
December 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
IMDb critics are extremely harsh
Average 26/100
Couple of people even put 0!
Went to see #fivenightsatfreddys2 today
I thought it was a solid film
Good amount of suspense and jumpy bits
I gave it 7/10
Average 26/100
Couple of people even put 0!
Went to see #fivenightsatfreddys2 today
I thought it was a solid film
Good amount of suspense and jumpy bits
I gave it 7/10
Mini reminder to book flu jab if you haven’t done it yet
Booked mine for Friday
I know, I’m late
lol 🙃
Booked mine for Friday
I know, I’m late
lol 🙃
December 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Mini reminder to book flu jab if you haven’t done it yet
Booked mine for Friday
I know, I’m late
lol 🙃
Booked mine for Friday
I know, I’m late
lol 🙃
Reposted by Catherine Edgson
Over the last year, myths about the Motability scheme have spread online and in the right wing media. Now, some of it is government policy.
In today’s Guardian, I set about finding the facts and why the idea of “free cars for the disabled” has taken hold. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In today’s Guardian, I set about finding the facts and why the idea of “free cars for the disabled” has taken hold. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour | Frances Ryan
Starmer’s ailing government is happy to pursue ideas like cutting Motability, but all ministers will do is damage lives and themselves, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Over the last year, myths about the Motability scheme have spread online and in the right wing media. Now, some of it is government policy.
In today’s Guardian, I set about finding the facts and why the idea of “free cars for the disabled” has taken hold. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In today’s Guardian, I set about finding the facts and why the idea of “free cars for the disabled” has taken hold. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Orthopaedics for shoulder
Slightly irritating that he was talking over me
MRI needed
Follow up 15weeks
Also, attempted to be productive before seeing a film
Managed 10 mins/2 items off to do list; then ran out of energy
Amount I can do varies depending on the day
Slow progress
Work? Not possible rn
Slightly irritating that he was talking over me
MRI needed
Follow up 15weeks
Also, attempted to be productive before seeing a film
Managed 10 mins/2 items off to do list; then ran out of energy
Amount I can do varies depending on the day
Slow progress
Work? Not possible rn
December 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Orthopaedics for shoulder
Slightly irritating that he was talking over me
MRI needed
Follow up 15weeks
Also, attempted to be productive before seeing a film
Managed 10 mins/2 items off to do list; then ran out of energy
Amount I can do varies depending on the day
Slow progress
Work? Not possible rn
Slightly irritating that he was talking over me
MRI needed
Follow up 15weeks
Also, attempted to be productive before seeing a film
Managed 10 mins/2 items off to do list; then ran out of energy
Amount I can do varies depending on the day
Slow progress
Work? Not possible rn
Reposted by Catherine Edgson
Mental illnesses absolutely can be disabilities.
They can be long term & chronic.
They can severely affect someone’s life & ability to manage, as well as the support they need to live.
They can prevent someone from being able to work.
They can be long term & chronic.
They can severely affect someone’s life & ability to manage, as well as the support they need to live.
They can prevent someone from being able to work.
December 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Mental illnesses absolutely can be disabilities.
They can be long term & chronic.
They can severely affect someone’s life & ability to manage, as well as the support they need to live.
They can prevent someone from being able to work.
They can be long term & chronic.
They can severely affect someone’s life & ability to manage, as well as the support they need to live.
They can prevent someone from being able to work.
Reposted by Catherine Edgson
Welcome to Britain’s new benefits lie: disabled people are driving BMWs and Mercedes on the taxpayer’s dime.
My column on Motability and the truth behind the headlines and social media myths. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column on Motability and the truth behind the headlines and social media myths. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour | Frances Ryan
Starmer’s ailing government is happy to pursue ideas like cutting Motability, but all ministers will do is damage lives and themselves, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Welcome to Britain’s new benefits lie: disabled people are driving BMWs and Mercedes on the taxpayer’s dime.
My column on Motability and the truth behind the headlines and social media myths. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column on Motability and the truth behind the headlines and social media myths. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Nothing like a bit of train chaos to end the day 😬
Gridlock at Waterloo
Train delayed by an hour
Finally moving
I think there was an incident around Wimbledon
Gridlock at Waterloo
Train delayed by an hour
Finally moving
I think there was an incident around Wimbledon
December 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Nothing like a bit of train chaos to end the day 😬
Gridlock at Waterloo
Train delayed by an hour
Finally moving
I think there was an incident around Wimbledon
Gridlock at Waterloo
Train delayed by an hour
Finally moving
I think there was an incident around Wimbledon
Reposted by Catherine Edgson
“Fears have been raised that the extraordinarily quick turnaround time is needed to allow the review to influence the outcome of the Timms personal independence payment (PIP) review.”
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/high-sp...
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/high-sp...
Rushed review into overdiagnosis of mental health and neurodivergent conditions begins
Get the benefits you're entitled to: help with personal independence payment (PIP), universal credit (UC), employment and support allowance (ESA),disability living allowance (DLA). Claims, assessments...
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
“Fears have been raised that the extraordinarily quick turnaround time is needed to allow the review to influence the outcome of the Timms personal independence payment (PIP) review.”
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/high-sp...
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/high-sp...
Surprise call from orthopaedics today
(on a few waiting lists for different body parts 😂)
Seeing someone about my shoulder tomorrow 😍
Yay 🙌🏻
(on a few waiting lists for different body parts 😂)
Seeing someone about my shoulder tomorrow 😍
Yay 🙌🏻
December 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Surprise call from orthopaedics today
(on a few waiting lists for different body parts 😂)
Seeing someone about my shoulder tomorrow 😍
Yay 🙌🏻
(on a few waiting lists for different body parts 😂)
Seeing someone about my shoulder tomorrow 😍
Yay 🙌🏻
#Disabled people, #activists, #socialists, #neurodivergent, lgbtqia+ #chronicillness
I want to connect & grow this platform
Shared some posts lately
Criticising UK government, their welfare policies & rhetoric re disabled people
Reacting to media
Sharing autistic spoonie life experience
I want to connect & grow this platform
Shared some posts lately
Criticising UK government, their welfare policies & rhetoric re disabled people
Reacting to media
Sharing autistic spoonie life experience
December 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#Disabled people, #activists, #socialists, #neurodivergent, lgbtqia+ #chronicillness
I want to connect & grow this platform
Shared some posts lately
Criticising UK government, their welfare policies & rhetoric re disabled people
Reacting to media
Sharing autistic spoonie life experience
I want to connect & grow this platform
Shared some posts lately
Criticising UK government, their welfare policies & rhetoric re disabled people
Reacting to media
Sharing autistic spoonie life experience
Reposted by Catherine Edgson
December 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM