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Erin Ekins (she/her)
@queerlyautistic.bsky.social
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32. Autistic. Queer. Fat. Fangirl. Wearer of fab earrings. Author of 'Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum'.
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queerlyautistic.bsky.social
Pro-tip: if you're going to dramatically swan-dive arse-over-tit into a brand new hyperfixation, make sure you do it a few weeks before your birthday.
Selfie of me, a white woman in my early 30s with a buzzcut and red rimmed glasses, peaking out happily from behind two compendiums of The Old Guard comics which I'm holding in front of my face.
January 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
It's my 33rd birthday today, so, to celebrate, have a throwback photo of me in my natural habitat - getting very excited about finding another leaf to add to my extensive collection of leaves, rocks and twigs.
Old photo of a white toddler in red trousers, a white top and a purple hat, running towards the camera, grinning with a leaf grasped in her hand.
January 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
When you have TWO assistants with you as you work, and they are BOTH slacking.
A blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier Terrier and a brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier curled up on a dog bed together.
January 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
Whenever someone claims that Elon Musk acts 'like that' because he's autistic, I come back to this story to draw a distinction.

Having strong aversions to colours? That's autism.

Banning your employees from wearing safety clothes because of your aversion to a certain colour? That's NOT autism.
Screenshot of a headline from April 16th 2018. 'Report: Tesla Factory Workers Are In Danger Because Elon Musk Hates The Colour Yellow.'
January 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
Well folks, we got through another one.

Here's to surving the next as best we can.

And some dogs to make all the nonsense of life just that little easier.
Luna, a young brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and Odin, an old blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier (smaller than Luna), sitting next to each other looking up at the camera with interest. Luna's ears are pricked up and Odin has his head tilted slightly.
December 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
Does anybody get the impression that Luna and Odin were excited about getting their Christmas Dinner?
Luna, a brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier, sitting on the floor looking up excitedly with her ears splayed out, and Odin, an older blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier, looking up whilst propped on his hind legs next to her in a 'beg' position.
December 25, 2024 at 8:46 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
Dog bless us, everyone.
Selfie of a Luna, a brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier with her face close to the camera, sitting on the lap of a white woman in her early 30s, who is wearing a stitch christmas hat and pulling a funny smiling face.
December 25, 2024 at 3:42 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
I'm pleased to report that my brother and I are taking Christmas Dinner preparation very seriously.
A very tall white man with glasses, dark brown hair and a beard brandishing a stalk of sprouts like it's a lightsaber.
December 25, 2024 at 1:37 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
Christmas out-of-office is on, so cheers!*

*goblet is filled with water due to Erin being boring
Selfie of me, a white woman in my early 30s wearing glasses, a knitted pikachu hat with bobbles, and an Avengers themed ugly christmas jumper. I'm holding up a Disney themed plastic goblet filled with clear liquid.
December 24, 2024 at 4:06 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
They've stolen my duvet and also my heart.
A blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier and a brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier lying asleep on a bed. They are both on top of a duvet and blanket. The blue is lying stretched out on his front, and the brindle is lying curled up with her head rested on his backside.
December 22, 2024 at 2:01 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
This is my favourite bit of Christmas decoration/theming I've seen so far this year.
The Royal Exchange in London - a very large old Grecian looking building with columns at the front. The columns are wrapped in white and red spiral stripes that make them look like candy canes.
December 19, 2024 at 3:19 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
Help, my cold cynical heart is melting.
A white woman's hand, wearing fingerless gloves, resting on a bed. A brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier has her paw rested on top of the hand.
December 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
I was extremely proud to contribute and put my name to this letter from AIM For The Rainbow, calling for the reversal of the ban on puberty blockers for trans youth, which AIM CEO Emma handed to Health Secretary Wes Streeting today. This is an issue the #autistic community must rally on.
December 16, 2024 at 6:13 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
Dressing up smart and professional to meet MPs in Parliament whilst secretly...
Selfie of me, a white woman in my early 30s with a buzzcut and glasses, wearing a smart white blouse with what looks to be a floral pattern. Close up of the material of the blouse, showing the design is actually Alice from the animated Disney film Alice in Wonderland surrounded by flowers and plants from the film. The Alice figure looks like she's laughing cheekily.
December 11, 2024 at 6:20 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
*enters the Christmas party autistically*
A screenshot of an ugly Christmas jumper that has the words 'This Christmas Party Could Have Been An Email' written on it.
December 10, 2024 at 9:21 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
At least one of us is comfy...
Luna, a brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier, laying splayed across my stomach in a bed. Selfie of me, a white woman in my early 30s with glasses and a Stitch hoodie, lying in bed frowning with a dog paw shoved into my face.
December 8, 2024 at 11:47 AM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
Apparently it's been five years since I dressed up as Sadness at Disney World and Joy recognised me.
Me, a white woman in my late twenties, wearing a white knitted jumper with a high turtleneck and blue leggings and glasses, disneybounding as the character 'Sadness' from Inside Out. I'm meeting 'Joy' from Inside Out, who is pointing dramatically and excitedly at me whilst I point at myself with a grin on my face. Me hugging the character 'Joy', and beaming over her shoulder.
December 7, 2024 at 1:47 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
When your work laptop gets fancy new face-recognition log-in software and then immediately gets thwarted by the existence of hats.
Selfie of me, a white woman in my early 30s, wearing a brown knitted hat that says 'Angels gonna play' on the front. I have my hand holding the bottom of my face, looking unimpressed.
December 3, 2024 at 11:04 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
It's my second Christmas in my own place, and, after so many years believing I wasn't capable of doing this, there was something really emotional about getting my own decorations out of my own cupboard and putting them up exactly when/how I wanted to.
An open box with a Christmas tree, purple tinsel, and a gold Minnie Mouse shaped tree topper in it. In front of it are smaller boxes with various baubles and tree decorations. A picture of a room with a Christmas tree set up in the corner, decorated in the purple tinsel, Minnie Mouse tree topper and baubles from the boxes.
December 1, 2024 at 6:20 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
I think this is the best t-shirt I've ever bought.
Selfie of me, a white woman in her early 30s, taken in the bathroom mirror. I am wearing a grey tshirt with a skull and crossbones on, and the words 'To Err Is Human, To Arr Is Pirate' underneath.
November 18, 2024 at 12:28 PM
queerlyautistic.bsky.social
I feel like it would be wrong if my first post on here wasn't dog-related, so here is Luna to demand your love and affection.
Luna, a brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier, lying in a bed with her head raised, nose poking close to the camera with a forlorn look in her eyes.
November 14, 2024 at 6:21 PM