Musings from an Autistic woman
You are not a medical professional, and are putting people, including myself, in harm and being intentionally neglectful by dismissing our concerns and continuing with these compulsory assessments.
If you have not already done it, your responsibility is to read every report by the Royal Commission into Elder Abuse and Royal Commission into people with Disabilities.
Update: Amber is amazing – there is a Consent Toolkit! RASARA have developed it. You can download it at https://rasara.org/consent-toolkit-home … More
This morning I was looking in a mirror, when my emotions started getting out of control. It took a bit, but I thought maybe I should see what’s happening on the outside.
Was awful. Hard to watch. Felt sorry for this person.
Last Sunday night, I said goodbye to him again. Knowing he had to see a vet. That was all I knew. I cuddled him, then told him he can go. Thanked him for being my friend and loving me. Later I fell asleep with my hand held against his back.
With over medicating… and acess to specialised support… Australians can not deal with the source of our mental health and cognitive function issues.
I am working on a writing piece about expectations for how people with or given a disability diagnosis are supported. … More
I wrote this poem last year and edited it to make it kinder in 2020. I talked about writing this … More
I originally adapted this piece for Queensland Writer’s Centre’s monthly competition Right, Left, Write. I didn’t pass, but like this … More
I can not order Author proofs and copies of my books. I just released one last week or so. From … More
Dear Karletta,
Jesus Christ – I am soo proud of you!
Look how much energy you have got now! Sure, you’re not able to clean for three hours straight, like a few weeks ago, but you’re doing basic tasks to look after yourself.
