Image of a twenty minute walk in my back yard in 2014. There are two pictures of before and after with the caption "1st week of WfParker (Walking for Parker), and March 10th.

Letter to myself 2nd March 2014

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.

Dear Dr: Re-requesting support and my communication difficulties

If you refuse to read my written notes, please know that I will not be able to tell you what I need and want you to know.

Dear Dr: Asking for a comprehensive Autism assessment

I am articulate AND I have social and communication problems.

I am requesting a formal assessment for ADHD / ADD and Autism Spectrum Condition.

I have not been coping with pressures at home, with relationships and with my mental health.

Poem a Day: Not Left to Chance

This poem is about not leaving things to chance, and feeling satisfied that I’ve done everything I could.

Poem a Day: Your Determination

This poem is about being interested in someone’s determination.

She’s Just Standing There, Staring

I am gifted peace to take time to understand conversations. Without the worry of looking ‘dull’ or ‘slow’.

Learnings from a former Youth Advocate: Writing

I had finally found a passion in life. A job that I wanted to do. Getting the voices of youth heard by policy makers and change makers.

Dear Centrelink Letter Writers

Thank you for your charming letter dated 12th June 2017, stating that I had failed in providing something you’d asked for.
I hadn’t realised that declaring that I’m not paying rent was an offence.

Discovering a Structure to Flirting

For a women with Aspergers, this format of Article, Explanation and Example is just what I’ve been looking for.

Steps on my Recovery Journey

With practicing comes being willing to fail. For me the two go together like smoked salmon and avocado.