Like, I was at a conference on Saturday & during the lunch break, sat at the one table they had. Someone with a walker came towards the table & I changed chairs as mine was the most accessible to them. They thanked me & said how surprised they were that I did that 🤯

I hear you. I always try to give grace for as you said, we don't know what's going on the other person's life. But it is very noticeable how inconsiderate a lot of people are towards disabled folx (even/especially when the disability is pretty obvious).

*nods* I guess there isn't the one answer that is true at all times even for a single one of us. I wish there were more (financially accessible) ways to make all those things easier or even outsource them.

I try to stim in a non-harmful way, which can be easier for me when on my own as I can then stim without worrying about what others may think. Also, I don't even know what it's like to have a supportive person at my side when I have a meltdown, so I always have to manage on my own.

Yeah, that sounds about right. Similar to the "ability to work". I can work full-time (& have to), but I have little to no energy, etc left to feed myself properly, clean my house properly, and/or socialise semi-regularly. So am I really able to work full-time? 🤷🏼‍♀️

What the f***? I'm sorry this happened to you, Matthew. Why can't people just politely ask if they may pass? Ugh

fresh start thing again? Because let's be honest: This year is not off to good start in any way.

#NewYear #Hope #BurnOut #CompassionFatigue #musings #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD

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my job. I'm trying to be kind to myself, which doesn't even come easy when I'm doing well and is so much harder when I'm struggling. But I'm trying and maybe that's what matters?

Either way, I had hoped that 2025 would be better. But instead, I'm wondering if we could maybe try this whole

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I'm so sorry that happened. Those stereotypes & assumptions are so hurtful.