https://www.instagram.com/jennaececelia/p/DFY-dOGp9K_/ This blog is inspired by the viral poem by Jennae Cecelia. All over the internet, women have been reflecting on their journeys and after shedding my share of tears over other people’s pretty words I decided it was my turn. I met my younger self for coffee today.I wait for her at the door,ContinueContinue reading “I met my younger self for coffee”
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October Slide
For years, I’ve experienced an uptick in symptoms of my chronic conditions around this time of year, but I’ve never had a reason why. No reason for a decline in my mood or an increase in my hypermobile joints causing random pain. (Who knew, the “normal” amount of pain is none? Certainly not me…) NoContinueContinue reading “October Slide”
The Autism Show 2024 – Attending as an Autistic Educator
Last weekend marked my first time attending The Autism Show, a national exhibition for and about autism, associated with the National Autistic Society and in partnership with Brain in Hand. I wasn’t sure what to expect, aside from having visited ExCel London once before. I booked my ticket in my capacity as an educator, workingContinueContinue reading “The Autism Show 2024 – Attending as an Autistic Educator”
I’m Autistic*
I’m going to preface this blog by saying that I am not diagnosed autistic. I haven’t (yet) had a medical professional tell me that it’s true, but like many adults, lots of them women, I have found myself staring at a label that makes everything make sense. Self-diagnosis is still valid. It helps people likeContinueContinue reading “I’m Autistic*”
One Quiet Teacher 