Tag: Writing

  • From Autistic Reflections to Broader Social Justice

    From Autistic Reflections to Broader Social Justice

    This blog began in spring 2022, focusing on Autistic experiences and intersections with queerness. Over time, I’ve shifted to explore cancer care and health issues for disabled and trans individuals while pursuing my PhD. I am curious about the evolving nature of my writing.

  • 2025 in Review: Advocacy Wins and Personal Growth

    2025 in Review: Advocacy Wins and Personal Growth

    The year was transformative, marked by advocacy wins such as the closure of the Spectrum 10K project, significant academic achievements including the completion of a PhD year, and a strong sense of community in research. Ongoing efforts highlight the importance of Autistic voices and mental health, fueling hope for future progress.

  • I Didn’t See You There: Poetry book review

    I Didn’t See You There: Poetry book review

    Usually, I start a book review with an introduction to the writer, however, this poetry collection is written under a pen name. Charlotte Gale decided to use a pseudonym so that she could write without restriction and protect her family. I Didn’t See You There is a poetry collection narrating Gale’s experience as an unrealised…

  • 2024 in Review: Advocacy Work and Community Connections

    2024 in Review: Advocacy Work and Community Connections

    2024 was another very busy year for me and a very turbulent time for many of us worldwide. In the UK political violence towards transgender people, disabled people and other marginalised groups has continued to grow. The ban on puberty blockers for all transgender young people is the most recent attempt to bring us down.…

  • My on and off relationship with writing

    My on and off relationship with writing

    Writing has always been a part of my life in one way or another, I used to write poetry and short stories when I was younger and then lost the joy for writing during college and when I went into full time work. I had no energy and the creativity was crushed from me anyways.…

  • The Autistic Revolution: the magazine for us by us

    The Autistic Revolution: the magazine for us by us

    The first issue is out now! Access for FREE here. Jenny Loughran (Celebrating the Neurodiversity programme) and Callum Brazzo (Autistic Led) are developing an Autistic led quarterly magazine called Autistic Revolution. They intend to become a constituted group so they are able to pay Autistic contributors. Too often Autistic people are asked to take part…