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One small good step you can do today is follow Aleksandra Vaca transitics.substack.com a #journalist! #transrights #humanrights

@Autistic_Lauren This happens in high control religion too! The victims are pressured to forgive and "let go" of anger or keyword "bitterness" I actually wrote an article once about noooo we are allowed to feel anger and it's not our responsibility to sooth the abuser.

I haven't spoken to my brother in 5 years after enduring years of his abuse. Yesterday my dad told me he has a 'plan' to get us talking because apparently siblings need to be there for each other because we're 'family'. No. Just because you're related to someone doesn't mean they're family. Why should it always be on the victims to be the ones to 'make amends'?

@AutisticCoach_ Truth. I know why I get tangled. When I look at the task. I am processing everything single step of the task all at once. The signal jams and I am unable to gather the steps in order. Thus... we do nothing. 😴

I hear a lot of autistics say “I know what I need to do, but I just can’t do it.” And society hears laziness. But what’s actually happening is that there are too many demands - too much uncertainty - too much shame - and no safety. Our bodies are speaking to us.

“Have faith,” Jesus tells us in the #GospelOfTheDay (Jn 14:1). That is the secret! It is precisely this faith that frees our hearts from the anxiety of possessing and acquiring, and from the illusion that we must pursue a position of prestige to have worth. Each person already has infinite worth in the mystery of God.

Today we celebrate World Press Freedom Day, sponsored by UNESCO. Unfortunately, this right is often violated, sometimes flagrantly, sometimes in hidden ways. Let us remember the many journalists and reporters who are victims of war and violence.

Reminder: Autism is NOT a mental illness. In 2026, we should not have to remind people that autism is not a mental illness. Autism spectrum is a literal neurodevelopmental disorder which is not presented in appearances. Self-diagnosis and diagnosis are both considered valid in the autism community and by many clinicians. I'm grateful today to have a voice with the ability to self-advocate because that's how I'm very close to a formal diagnosis of autism. I am proud of myself.

At an aquarium after closing time, some clever little otter pups help their grandpa tidy up their toys. As a reward, he gives them ice cubes

#Women are protectors.

#Time is fleeting! youtube.com/shorts/KGaJvEk…

Bad Religion-- American Jesus He's the preacher on TV (strong heart) The false sincerity (clear mind) The form letter that's written by the big computers (and infinitely kind) The nuclear bombs (you lose) The kids with no moms (we win) youtu.be/12kcpP-8jfM?si…

Stay safe Missourians! Praying for you. #tornados #missouri

VeggieTales theology because some people seemed to have missed the point very loudly. The lesson was: don't bow do not worship the powerful. NOT even if they are dressed up as holy. youtu.be/Jakg1_DCG3M?si… #Christian #veggietales

What Trump did today is not faith. It's cosplaying of a God he would deport or throw in a detention center in a second.

Why did that "patient" look like Epstein?

@gilda_f My journals were perfectly fine! Are yours ok?

@WeathersRabbits It's back !

Also down for me, I can't connect

@cyclite I don't like the idea! These are our people. So, why should they be broken off away from us. To me this just gives ppl an opening to hurt them.

BREAKING NEWS: Autism experts want to redefine autism to include only those who can't say anything back

@Penzu Hi! I tried to send support but it failed. Is the site down?

#Kansas invalidated critical documents 4 a minority group ⚠️creating a legal trap that can render ppl functionally undocumented. There is little stopping it from turning on others. #Kansas #TransRights #CivilRights #Democracy #LGBTQ tinyurl.com/26m26s45