Posts by internet_ginger@kolektiva.social
 (DIR) Post #AR6gqtumKgDlwmALnU by internet_ginger@kolektiva.social
       2022-12-28T15:27:44Z
       
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       I am increasingly adamant about not only using the social definition of autism, but also framing allistics with us as the standard for comparison. They don't get to define us. Autistics are often literal in their communication -> allistics struggle to say what they meanAutistics are overly sensitive to justice and morality -> allistics do not uphold the values they espouseAutistics are bad at social skills -> allistics struggle to empathize with people of different neurotypes while also struggling to effectively self advocate for their communication needsI could go on, of course. The point isn't to say we're better than anyone, but to ensure we don't let allistics define us. We get to define ourselves. There's nothing wrong with being autistic, and I refuse to let allistics convince me otherwise.#ActuallyAutistic
       
 (DIR) Post #ARNVJd2YFw1ebiTfAu by internet_ginger@kolektiva.social
       2023-01-06T20:30:38Z
       
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       Yesterday I had a rather unpleasant shopping experience as a #trans woman. I was at a consignment store.A woman grumbled at me for existing near her. We were both looking at office supplies.An Englishman (in conversation with an employee about how cool the monarchy is) abruptly halted his conversation and stared at me any time I was near. This happened 3x.The icing on the proverbial cake was when an employee took a picture of me while I was at the checkout. Wherever that photo goes, it reduces my safety.I'm ok and have adequate support systems to cope with it. But that's not every trans person's experience, and I worry about my trans siblings. Arm yourselves, my siblings. I carry a simple force multiplyer tool, do what makes sense for you. Anything is better than nothing at all. Be extra kind to your trans friends, and do what it takes to shut up your local transphobes. ✌️
       
 (DIR) Post #ASVMSAcLWkPCWhW2Fc by internet_ginger@kolektiva.social
       2023-02-09T12:00:22Z
       
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       My boyfriend and I got boozy a few years ago and made some blackout art with his old copies of that book series from TERF Island.
       
 (DIR) Post #ASVMSBIsyaQuedQ0Ya by internet_ginger@kolektiva.social
       2023-02-09T13:35:34Z
       
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       "she was a transphobe"
       
 (DIR) Post #AWPnzjVmX8lvsb777Q by internet_ginger@kolektiva.social
       2023-06-06T12:51:43Z
       
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       @theautisticcoach @actuallyautistic @actuallyautistics 34. Learning has been so empowering. I used to think I was a sociopath because I could recognize that I was different than others, I just couldn't figure out how or in what ways. I now know how to recognize and avoid burnout and bad sensory experiences, which is literally life changing. I've been able to review my childhood and see my past self with more compassion and understanding. There's been a lot of healing going on lately.It sure would have been nice to have this knowledge earlier, but I'm so grateful to have it now. 💜