Autistic and Living the Dream

Tag: Pride

  • Reflecting on a Year of Research and Growth as a PhD Student

    Reflecting on a Year of Research and Growth as a PhD Student

    In preparation for an upcoming major review in October, I reflect on my significant academic achievements, including organising a symposium and presenting at various conferences. I am actively writing on topics related to health disparities affecting trans autistic individuals, collaborating with established researchers, and looking forward to future projects and presentations, with another busy year…

  • The Importance of Community Support at Pride Events

    The Importance of Community Support at Pride Events

    The Portsmouth Pride parade featured a giant trans pride flag carried by a diverse group of supporters. Amidst challenging weather, the author felt emotional, appreciating their PhD supervisor Steven’s support despite not being trans. This moment served as a reminder of the love and solidarity present for the trans community.

  • What’s the best thing about being Autistic and LGBTQIA+?

    What’s the best thing about being Autistic and LGBTQIA+?

    This pride month, I asked the community: What’s the best thing about being both Autistic and LGBTQIA+? This blog is based on your answers. Autistic and queer people are often understood through issues we experience such as healthcare needs, inaccessibility, stigma and prejudice. These areas are important for us to discuss, be aware of and…

  • Check list for UK Pride events

    Check list for UK Pride events

    I’m going to several UK Pride events this year. I made myself a checklist and thought others might benefit from this too. #PrideMonth #Pride2024

  • LGBTQIA+ and Autistic: Community and belonging

    LGBTQIA+ and Autistic: Community and belonging

    This article, originally from Autistic Revolution magazine, addresses the intersection of LGBTQIA+ and Autistic identities. The author explains their personal connection to both spectrums and discusses the challenges faced, including discrimination in LGBTQIA+ and Autistic spaces. They emphasize the importance of creating inclusive spaces and embracing diverse identities.

  • Trans Day of Visibility – stay proud, stay safe

    Trans Day of Visibility – stay proud, stay safe

    Trans Day of Visibility is always a strange one for me. I’ve been “out” for nearly a year and a half now. I’ve been out in various stages across my social life, the first person being my husband, who has been amazing with my new pronouns and my journey so far. My being visible has…

  • The switching of the flags: Pride take 2

    The switching of the flags: Pride take 2

    Today,  we take down one pride flag and put up another – Disability Pride. This ceremonial changing of the flags is done by so many of us who are both LGBTQIA+ and Disabled. I wanted to look at Disability Pride flags, their colours and their meanings whilst also sharing the journey it has been on…

  • Another Pride month fades to black

    Another Pride month fades to black

    So, my plan for #PrideMonth was to write something every day. It’s my plan every Pride Month but Attention Hyperactivity, brain fog and life gets in the way! It is so vital that we share our stories, resources, information, love and acceptance all year round but especially in a month where big corporations make rainbow…

  • Living at the blurry edges of gender and neurotype

    Living at the blurry edges of gender and neurotype

    I am the odd one out in a lot of rooms. Sometimes I even feel that I am on the outskirts of the marginalised groups I belong too. I belong there but not in the way I used to imagine. I am non-binary but not in a way that people feel is ‘obvious’. I am…

  • What Pride means to me

    What Pride means to me

    Queer pride is a difficult one for those of us who feel things differently. Do I know what pride feels like? Probably not, not in a way I could explain anyways. Feeling and showing pride as an alexithymic person is difficult (read Alexithymia and interoception: what the Hell is going on!?). Pride, and other feelings,…