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A weekly newsletter on being different by a non-binary, autistic person with ADHD.

An autistic person travels to Europe – Part 2

An autistic person travels to Europe – Part 2

Overload In Croatia, we got a coach from the capital City of Zagreb to the seaside port of Zadar. We booked specific seats as I’m 6 foot 5 and wanted the best legroom possible, and upon arrival found two women in our seats. Explaining the situation to the coach

A starry night sky over a body of water with some islands in the distance.

An autistic person travels to Europe – Part 1

Recently, my wife and I took a trip to Europe. It was our first big trip in years, and I decided to note down some thoughts along the way. I’ve learnt a lot during the pandemic about disability and how to be in the world as an autistic person.

A person walks past a ship in a dry dock on a foggy day.

What’s it like to wear a skirt as a non-binary person?

What is it like to wear a skirt as an AMAB (Assigned Male At Birth)? Complicated, but also nice. I like the flow of a skirt on a breezy day. Almost cape like. Should I get a cape now? Capes are cool. Anyway, I do enjoy how a skirt moves

A week as a man

A week as a man

Being non-binary is how I identify, not how I present. It is completely fine to be male presenting with a female body, androgynous or female with a male body. For the past year I have enjoyed experimenting with how I present. Skirts work. Dresses aren’t my thing, but I’

Two people sat on a park bench surrounded by large trees.

Technology to travel with

Recently I went travelling around Europe for almost 3 weeks. A complex endeavour featuring language issues, bookings and various methods of transport to catch. It all went smoothly thanks to the planning by my amazing wife. It’s been a while since I travelled. Almost two whole iOS releases since

A painful analogy

A painful analogy

Life taught me a lesson or perhaps confirmed a thought the other week. The daily routines I’m trying to build to have better mental health are important whether I see an instant result or not. Recently I’ve learned that what I’m doing today is so I can

Clouds float over the mountain ranges of Snowdonia seen from Liverpool bay.

What it’s like some days

Occasionally, the world is too much. Autistic people have to deal with sensory issues all the time. Noisy neighbours who aren’t really noisy, it’s just that we’re more susceptible to certain noises and when we can’t get away it can lead us to melt/shutdown. Strange