I have had two appointments today so I’ve been out of the house a lot and now I’m in bed as I feel like I’ve been hit by a bus
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Lou 🦦
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A late diagnosed Autistic trying to learn to accommodate for herself. 💟 https://open.substack.com/pub/piecesoflou
Whoever decided not to give patients a time frame for doctors to call you and to just sit and wait all day… I hope your pillow is super warm tonight.
Today I channelled a little bit of @soundoftheforest.bsky.social and tried to make a Monarch Butterfly with a marker effect. I'm proud in particular of all the dots and how they all turned out on the wings. #digitalartwork #butterfly #insects #procreate #artistsonbluesky
Cozy Grove Camp Spirit is out on consoles, and I love a return to one of my favourite underrated franchises. And I also love Mr. Kit! @spryfox.bsky.social #digitalartwork #indiegames #cozygrove #cozygaming #artistsonbluesky
If anyone is looking for an #Artfight, my username is JazzPanda and I just posted a new OC. I'll try and do all the revenges I can. #teamcomedy
I went to the sea life centre and saw the otters again with my love and Bertie 🙊🦦♥️
Bertie is coming with me to the group for emotional support. ✨
Going to a group later today for adults with autism and I’m soooooo anxious. 😖
🌽 🐔 🐮 I've made a lot of progress with some private art sessions lately, and I'm particularly happy with how my Maru from Stardew Valley looks. #stardewvalley #stardew #stardewfanart #portfolioday #artistsofbluesky
I just met this woman who saw my lanyard and asked “I know an autistic child, and I was just wondering if it ever gets easier?” There’s a lot of info about kids, but not much for adults. I said it’s hard, but I learn my limits and put supports in place and I hope one day, I can say I’m thriving.
I went to BAB today and picked up a costume for Bertie for when we go to Disney World again… Be sure to tell him ‘Howdy’ 😋♥️
My latest article is a bit of a heavy one, so take care if you do read. There’s trigger warnings at the beginning 💌 substack.com/@piecesoflou...
I am not broken, I am autistic.
I am just different. And there is nothing that needs fixing.
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Getting back into writing has been so much fun and I’m so grateful to anyone who has given it a read 💕
New article on Substack! This week was hard but I’m focusing on the positives with noticing my glimmers 🥰💖 substack.com/@piecesoflou...
This Week's Autistic Glimmers | When the smaller things matter most
Some were big, some small, but all were recognised, noted and welcomed.
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So, I’ve started a Substack where I post about #autism and #creativewriting. Please let me know if you check it out, I’d love to find other writers and readers 💖 substack.com/@piecesoflou...
Things I've felt since being diagnosed with Autism
There’s a whole tangle of emotions in my body and I want to get them out.
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I had free tickets to my local zoo so you know I had to go and see the otters 💖
Reskeet with four random facts about you: 🦦 I call Disney World my safe place as my anxiety is more manageable there 🦦 I have a Masters Degree in Creative Writing 🦦 I was only diagnosed with autism at 30 years old 🦦 I love otters and I have a folder where I compile articles I find about them
One day my mom will read text messages fully… today is not that day.
Happy World Otter Day from Bertie and I! Here’s an otter fact: Unlike most other marine mammals, sea otters lack blubber. To keep warm, they will spend a large portion of their days grooming their fur to trap in air next to their skin. 🦦 Take care of yourself like a sea otter would today!
All the bad days feel worth it when I get to see this little bean. 🥹
Today’s small wins: 🦦 I managed to chat to my Mom 🦦 I spoke my order at Costa 🦦 I picked a good book to read 🦦 The sun is shining and it feels nice wearing shorts 🦦 I said “no” when people pushed me too far Today is a better day.
Today, I did a brave thing and used my AAC Device when speaking to strangers for the first time and I’m so shaky because I never thought I’d feel comfortable enough to do so. Luckily they were very encouraging and helped me by repeating my words for me if it wasn’t loud enough but I’m so shaky.
