I've sent this to @realgdt.bsky.social, but I want it to be visible to others on the spectrum. As an #Autistic man his new adaptation of Frankenstein was actually an emotional experience for me. I've felt such a kinship with Frankenstein's "monster", or Adam. I feel... pathos.

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Because of RFK Jr.’s attacks, I’m reflecting again on a note from a constituent with autism: “We are not a tragedy — we are human beings.” His rhetoric demeans that truth. I’ll keep pushing back with everything I’ve got.

Dexter Livingstone, 30, was in bed with girlfriend, Kelsey Dacey, 26, when she asked “what are you thinking?” Livingstone answered, honestly: “I was thinking about the United 173 aviation disaster,” aviation safety being a special interest of Livingstone’s.

Fellow Autists...

Your needs are legitimate.

You need only care about the opinions of people you respect. If someone doesn't like you just because you're #autistic they are not someone to be respected.

#LetMyPeopleStim #Autism

When I was being diagnosed with #Autism, one of the questions asked was what should people do when they feel lonely. I suggested they go to a crowded place, like a pub, or ride the tube for a while.

Apparently you should reach out to people you know. So yeah, I was diagnosed #Autistic

A fox was in the doorway that leads in from the garden.

To defend the homestead I bravely shot it in the noggin.

I shot it once, then twice, and yet another made it thrice,

But since it was a nerf gun, alas, he's not in paradise.

#OddlingPoems #Poetry

Today I was eaten by an angry marshmallow.

Down its throat I slid, a gullet so shallow.

It began to choke, it gasped, growled, & chirped.

So loud was its fit as it slurped then burped.

Out I was spat, my taste unappealing.

But that, at least, put an end to its squealing.

#OddlingPoems #Poetry

Hello, world. My name is Moth and I'm #autistic. I rescue senior #dogs with health problems and I love #corvids, #fungi, and #minerals.

So yeah, I like to party.