I’ve written poetry since I was a young child, make poetry zines, and went to grad school for poetry–I earned an MFA. Poetry is a big part of my life, and a way I process reality. This morning I read a Walt Whitman poem at the recommendation of my housemate. Poetry is part of my… Continue reading poem about autism
Tag: valid
headphones as assistive devices
Hello, I’ve been thinking about tools I use to survive in a world that’s not made for disabled people. I like headphones as assistive devices. loud world For a long time, I saw wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, grabbers, hearing aids, canes, screen readers, and shower chairs as assistive devices that mattered. It was only recently that… Continue reading headphones as assistive devices
Asian and autistic
My friend shared a link to a blog by someone who’s Asian and autistic. I like this listicle and its whole project, although not all the items on the list feel applicable to me. Well, the list items are mostly relatable, but the sign isn’t. Then again, I’m not an employee. My disabilities combine to… Continue reading Asian and autistic
why I’m self-diagnosed
Hello, I’m Laura-Marie. I want to explain why I’m self-diagnosed as autistic, how that feels, and how it affects my life. what autism is I didn’t know until recently what autism even is. I’d heard of it as a super-male brain with social cluelessness and awkwardness, lack of empathy, and being out of touch with… Continue reading why I’m self-diagnosed
my favorite stims
This video shows me talking about and demonstrating some of my favorite stims. My spouse Ming and I were at a beautiful wetlands in California, on a long roadtrip. In the video I explain how everyone stims, it’s valid, and it doesn’t have to be a problem or something to be ashamed of. There are… Continue reading my favorite stims
I like your stims
Hello, I’m Laura-Marie. I’m working on this new website for autistic liberation. I like your stims is for all neurodivergent people, formally diagnosed and self-diagnosed. Being unconditionally valid is a great place to start. I plan to include resources for all ages of autistic people, but especially adults. I’d also like ways to connect and… Continue reading I like your stims