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The Eiffel Tower stands tall above the River Seine in Paris.

Avoiding being overwhelmed by travel

The complexity of travel can lead me to autistic overload. Is it possible to avoid it?

The Eiffel Tower stands tall above the rooftop skyline of Paris.

Taking the case off my phone

What if I stopped worrying and started living? But what if something bad happens? But what if I miss out on living? But what if..

A white man holds up their little dog who is wearing a rainbow tie.

Being invisibly non-binary

Being different is taking a lot out of me, and the streets feel unsafe. I wish to go unnoticed.

A day out at Liverpool Pride

How was my 3rd home town Pride event as a non-binary person?

An assortment of Pride flags including non-binary, and trans.

My first visit to Trans Pride Brighton

Trans Pride Brighton is the largest trans pride event in the UK. I went along to chat to people, make some portraits and also try out a bold new look. How'd it go?

An overcast day at Barmouth Estuary. Hills lead off into the distance.

Am I more disabled than I thought I was?

On the 6th anniversary of my Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis I look back and wonder whether I'm doing OK now or do I need more help?

Lots of little boats rest on a river bed after the tide has gone out. Above them is a moody sky.

Autistic Burnout again

After a relaxing few days on a quiet beach, I returned home to become angry, tired, anxious and extremely on edge. Why?

Mountains fade into the distance and a railway bridge runs over an estuary.

Naked and OK?

After years of open water swimming I'm still scared of the water. Will I ever be OK in there with all the wee beasties, or should I move on to a new fear to overcome? Nudity. Sure, why not.

A tall clock tower extends high into the sky in the middle of Bruges at sunset.

Being OK

My issues are getting in the way of my plans to live. I'm tired, but I have to remember the year theme for 2024. "Being OK".

A person stands by the railings on a ferry and watches sunset.

Becoming an optimist

Over the years of dealing with depression I've found myself becoming an optimist. But how? My identity is sarcasm not inspirational affirmations.

Buildings fade to nothing in the foggy morning light in Liverpool.

Is it OK to want more dopamine hits?

Am I doing things for the right reasons, or just because of the dopamine? Does it matter?

Sun sets behind an old worn out boat resting on a grassy riverbed.

Dopamine vs Sensory Overload - AuDHD battles

Dopamine enables me to do some silly things, but Autistic sensory overload seems to win all the time. What does that all mean?