Think back to when you were a child playing dress up. Many costumes came with masks. You could be anyone you wanted to be. Ironman. A stormtrooper. A princess at a masquerade ball. A mask could transform you. You could be anyone you wanted to be. Playing pretend with masks hid who you truly were. … Continue reading The Dangers of Masking in Autism
Autism and Suicide
*Trigger warning: talk of suicide In a world that is constantly connecting with one another, it is no surprise that people with Autism are struggling at an alarming rate. Autism can cause people to feel as though they cannot connect with another person. Autism can cause people to feel isolated socially. Autism can cause people … Continue reading Autism and Suicide
Why the “R” Word NEEDS to Go
*Trigger warning- use of the N-word and R-word Before the 1600's there was a word to describe a certain group of people. The word was simply a descriptor. This word was reserved for people whose skin contained more melanin, a pigment that darkens the color of the skin. This word is negro. Over the course … Continue reading Why the “R” Word NEEDS to Go
Day in the Life of an Autistic Adult: Emily Beasley
Join me, Emily Beasley, as a take you through my day in the life of an Autistic adult. I wake up at 7:30am, same as most days, to my Google Home’s alarm. “Ok Google, what is the weather like today?” I ask as I roll out of bed. “The forecast today is 82 and partly … Continue reading Day in the Life of an Autistic Adult: Emily Beasley