Each day, I pour my heart into my work... to be a voice in our autism journey. Basically, cuz I gotta. That's special interests for ya...
But now, I’ve hit a snag.
Our car, my lifeline in this rural Owensburg, is crying for help.
We were so fortunate... family members Zach & Sky GAVE us the van. Our Odyssey's absolutely neccessary to survive. At least in the country village we chose to support my autistic sensory need.
But we're facing brakes & tires. Which ain't cheap. I’m staring down a $500 bill.
Plus Christmas is coming for the family. Kimmie has 7 extraordinary kids. And then there's the 17 grandkids showing more and more signs of extraordinary every day...
If you've found a friend in my words, consider lending a hand. It’s more than just money; it’s keeping our dream of an autistic community alive.
You guys make MY dreams come true. Every day. In my freaking 70s.
It's my raw hope, I help make one or two come true for you by sharing my lived experience.
I’m forever grateful for your past support. Together, we're more than just a community; we're a family.
With your help, we can continue this amazing journey. Thanks for being the stars in my night sky.
Big shoutout to EVERYBODY for always being there. And making AutisticAF Out Loud a reality!
Angie Kilroy
Bernard Grant
Bernadette Grosjean
Brea Corwin
Bridget Donahue
Burnett Grant
Chris Thompson
Cinja
Ed Dupree
Fellow Autistic
Heidi
Irene
JD Goulet
Jim Hogan
Kimmie Knapp
Marcus Garrett
Martin Nutbeem
Merlin Star
Nonimiz on TikTok
Potto
Tad
Wick
Zach & Sky Granger
And a dozen more folks who prefer anonymity.
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The title "Autistic Galaxy" adds a layer of meaning to the image, emphasizing the rich and intricate inner universe often experienced by individuals on the autism spectrum. The cosmic scene within the silhouette suggests the depth and vastness of the autistic mind, filled with unique patterns of thought and perception. The intermingling of celestial bodies and mechanical elements could symbolize the structured yet expansive nature of autistic cognition, where logic and imagination coexist in harmony. The flow of ideas and thoughts might be represented by the comet-like streams, illustrating the dynamic and continuous movement of an autistic individual's internal universe. This image could be seen as a celebration of the diversity and complexity of the autistic experience, encapsulating the beauty of a perspective that encompasses both the analytical and the creative.
I'm speaking here as an #autistic person, my score is 7 out of 10.
Also note:
I've heard a lot of good things about this.
This was released 10 years ago.
Those said and considered:
The show is not about the autistic person, or #autism for that matter. Autism was only used as a literary device to create a drama, like most other shows (be it Asian or Western) where there is an autistic character.
There was an excessive emphasis on "dumb", "stupid", and "idiot". Instead of it making people emphatize, it makes an audience hateful.
None of them actually showed that they finally understood autism and autistic people. To the very end, it was all about "do this" and "do that" so people will accept you and respect you. Sure, this is a common problem with society, however, should they have ended it that way? People will unconsciously think that's the proper way. It is not acceptance, it is forcing an autistic person to be "neurotypical".
And yet, 박시온 (Park Shi On) said in the last episode that it hurts him more when he's trying to remove his difference. But the people around him still acted the same way to end. There's a disconnect there.
The female lead is a prime example of a lover who doesn't understand a single thing about autism and autistic persons. She never showed any sign that she's doing her best to understand him, nope, instead she's doing her best to make him a "normal" person.
Yes, that's how it is in the real world. I've been in such a relationship. However, why leave it that way? She want to do things her way to the end. She will eventually get tired and quit. They will have a lot of fights. 시온 (Shi On) will just keep doing the same thing, keep quiet, say it is okay, say he is not mad, because he is always the one doing the "understanding".
What they did was to only validate that this relationship is doomed to fail instead of showing how a relationship with an autistic person can be if done properly.
The entire show, it was 박시온 who did the understanding and adjustments. Basically, the show taught us that autistic people should mask, mask, mask, and mask more. That no one will accept you unless you "get over" your autism (or in other words, mask your autism).
Conclusion:
While it did show the discrimination, stereotype, and prejudices against autistic people.
While it did capture the traits and quirks of an autistic person well.
I cannot recommend this show at all because it does more damage than in helping the autistic cause.
If I watched this when it was released in 2013, yes, I would say the same thing and rate it similarly. I'm sorry.
Just watch 이상한 변호사 우영우 (Extraordinary Attorney Woo).
I am still a little different from other people.
I speak and act a little differently.
So I tried very, very hard to eliminate the differences, but I couldn't do it.
The more I tried, the more it hurt.
So I thought I'd always be different until the day I die.
But many nice people filled in the gap for me.
And that is how I am standing before you today.
Thank you for filling in the gap.
Thank you for not avoiding me.
And thank you very, very much for your love.
Each day, I pour my heart into my work... to be a voice in our autism journey. Basically, cuz I gotta. That's special interests for ya...
But now, I’ve hit a snag.
Our car, my lifeline in this rural Owensburg, is crying for help. We were so fortunate...
Family members Zach & Sky GAVE us the van. Our Odyssey's absolutely neccessary to survive. At least in the country village we chose to support my autistic sensory need.
But we're facing brakes & tires. Which ain't cheap. I’m staring down a $500 bill.
Plus Christmas is coming for the family. Kimmie has 7 extraordinary kids. And then there's the 17 grandkids showing more and more signs of extraordinary every day...
If you've found a friend in my words, consider lending a hand. It’s more than just money; it’s keeping our dream of an autistic community alive.
You guys make MY dreams come true. Every day. In my freaking 70s.
It's my raw hope, I help make one or two come true for you by sharing my lived experience.
I’m forever grateful for your past support. Together, we're more than just a community; we're a family.
With your help, we can continue this amazing journey. Thanks for being the stars in my night sky.
Big shoutout to EVERYBODY for always being there. And making AutisticAF Out Loud a reality!
Angie Kilroy
Bernard Grant
Bernadette Grosjean
Brea Corwin
Bridget Donahue
Burnett Grant
Chris Thompson
Cinja
Ed Dupree
Fellow Autistic
Heidi
Irene
JD Goulet
Jim Hogan
Kimmie Knapp
Marcus Garrett
Martin Nutbeem
Merlin Star
Nonimiz on TikTok
Potto
Tad
Wick
Zach & Sky Granger
And a dozen more folks who prefer anonymity.
I'm going to throw this out there and it may sound a bit controversial, but keep in mind I have nearly 20 years's experience as an entrepreneur. Is there ANYONE who works with #neurodivergent business owners or #ActuallyAutistic business owners who don't just regurgitate the same allistic/neurotypical "marketing advice" that's sold all over the groups and "free offers"? Because I'm not seeing anyone doing anything different from the NTs. @actuallyautistic@actuallyautistics
@dricibone@actuallyautistic@actuallyautistics That actually sounds like an "engagement" question all the marketing and business "coaches" tell you to ask. So I feel like you haven't been listening.
@KitMuse@actuallyautistic@actuallyautistics Ok, sorry. I was just curious what didn't work for you. I find a lot of it doesn't make sense to me because of all the implicit assumptions baked into "just do this thing with this tool on this network/platform". That makes it harder to figure out how to apply it to the tools that work for me and the people I want to talk to
@KitMuse@sal@actuallyautistic@actuallyautistics
I sort of vibe with that. And just this morning I had the revelation that part of is, because of my autistic sense of truth. Marketing is just not in alignment with it. The wole thing of makign myself look a certain way and advertising myself is just colliding with me head on. It makes me cringe. I have always wondered why I can#t get myself to do it. To advertise anything. I'm an anticapitalist by nature. Born that way. I deeply resent this whole areny. I want to live in a world were non eof this would be necessary.
I know, dream on... I will have to process this and I will still ahve to find a way, that is more aligned with my values..
I just find the way people bend themselves in order to be marketable so revolting. I am also speaking about the area of self help, emotional healing and stuff, cus that's where I would be placing myself ( If I did). And it's especially revolting when it get's this personal.
@sahat@actuallyautistic@actuallyautistics YES! This is a large percentage of it. I mean, people say unmask and be yourself, but when yourself is not who most people want to see/know, then it just feels wrong.
@KitMuse@actuallyautistic@actuallyautistics uunmasking while trying to tell the NT majority, that you have something valuable to offer, but you're not going to fulfill their expectations on how it is going to look...
I'm not sure it's unpossible, but marketing has a lot to do with controlling how you are being perceived. I can't picture myself controlling the perception of my authentic self. I'd have to figure out some really unique approach.
@KitMuse@actuallyautistic@actuallyautistics I work for a company that mostly exists via word of mouth and delivering a decent solution to a selection of problems. They work with customers to create solutions and then sell them, vs making shiny products and convincing people to buy them. I think the most honest way to market yourself is like an artisan putting their sign up on the boardwalk, not buying into the "influencer" hype etc just doing decent work and letting people see it.
The nice thing about digital art is it never has to be finished. On this one I got too deep into the image. There's a lot going on you can't see cuz the midtones are too dark...
The non-gendered warrior SHOULD be creating themself (to coin language) out of and battling dark chaos, a bright spark headed toward a dim light... they never know if there's a goal...
I am perpetually sad I never got anywhere with what I could produce when I had the tools. Not having the right social skills has been the main barrier to a better overall life for me.
We are often sad depressed induviduals, we could do more if we were not treated like spaced-out baboons. I'll only speak for myself.
@GreenRoc@johnnyprofane1@actuallyautistic@actuallyadhd@actuallyautistics Yeah me too I get lonely a lot but you kinda get used to being self-sufficient. I have a hard time keeping friends because I have a mental disorder that affects my personality. Wow this thread is so sad it's making me sad!