ScottinSoCal 🇺🇦 🕊 🏳‍🌈 @ScottSoCal@computerfairi.es

@actuallyautistic
I'm fairly sure I'm not alone in this, as a late realised autistic person:

Now that I know I'm autistic, even some pretty painful experiences have a sort of positive undertow.

For example, when I, once again, blurt out something totally oblivious to the social situation I'm in and then do the usual OMG why do I do that cringe dance, there's also a part of me going * yay more proof that I really am autistic!!!!! *

Hey people of Mastodon. I slept very little last night and my ADHD is making it very hard to focus on this super important day so, I know I probably could've sounded punchier and not ask for help but one thing this queer learned in a lifetime of abuse is that sometimes it's okay to ask for help. Today the 'Redundant' project was released, my baby independent project about violence against the transgender and non-binary community. Would you watch/listen? Would you reblog?

https://linktr.ee/skalymusic

OUT NOW!
We need your help in getting it to as many people’s awareness as possible. 'Redundant' is a 2 part music and film project made by 5 #nonbinary and #transgender #artists raising awareness to violence against gender diverse people in the #UK. We respond to the UK gov's blocking of Scotland's gender recognition reform bill and their avoidance of legislating a ban on conversion therapy. Supporters on Mastodon made this possible - Thank you!

Watch now - 'Redundant':
https://youtu.be/NfhmHzPQoLs

I love how "saying something stupid and/or cruel in public and being immediately made fun of for it" is supposed to be a horrible crisis instead of a natural outcome.

@theautisticcoach @actuallyautistic @actuallyautistics I wish my autistic teenager would heed this advice! They’re incredibly depressed & keep the curtains drawn. I have to go in & open the curtains & take care of them like a plant.

@ScottSoCal @actuallyautistic that lil circular arrow icon is the core of mastodon as there’s no backend automated dopamine dispensing code here. I don’t use it on every post I interact with, but most. Once this platform hits a critical mass, I will likely dial down how often I use it.

@ScottSoCal @actuallyautistic

I feel flattered and happy when I'm boosted. I take it as a sign that I've written something others find interesting and want to share with their community.

@ScottSoCal @actuallyautistic
My simple go to is, if I feel it would benifit or be of interest to anyone else I boost. If it's a question I don't know the answer to, I boost. If I just think someone may enjoy it, I boost. Whilst for me being boosted feels like someone's valuing me.

Meatier Shower

@StillIRise1963
Absolutely!

Comey deliberately put his thumb on the scale to help a Russian agent get elected.

The fact that he later criticized said Russian agent doesn't make up for what he did. Comey should be considered an accessory to any crime Trump committed while in office.

When the Government want to undermine private communications in the name of child protection, recall that they really don't care about child abuse. #onlinesafety #encryption

The Guardian view on the child sexual abuse inquiry: survivors deserve better
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/28/the-guardian-view-on-the-child-sexual-abuse-inquiry-survivors-deserve-better?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Hello from the Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole, where I'm doing environmental fieldwork! It's so fun!

I spontaneously went outside to take photos to announce the matte covers have been discontinued then saw my overgrown roses, started deadheading blooms, picking petals for jam, got a sunburned because I hadn't intended to go outside in my jammies, and then began using my workbook as a flower organizing board. By the way, a flower board and a photo prop are not the intended use of this non-diagnostic tool. @actuallyautistic #adhd #audhd #autism #autistic
♥️https://books2read.com/audhd ♥️

"Priscilla exists in a strange time capsule... drag queens were coming out of the ballrooms and into the living rooms of regular families around the world for lost little neuroqueer kids like me to stumble upon..." you can read more here⬇

https://autcasts.substack.com/p/you-can-make-a-fine-living-in-a-pair

@actuallyautistic

#autism #actuallyautistic #ADHD #neurodivergent #movies #films #priscilla #suburbia #growingup #pride #pridemonth #queer #neuroqueer #neurokin #neuropride

I cannot emphasise this enough. #ActuallyAutistic folks MUST start their day with natural light, NOT the light from your phone or light fixtures. It’s such a super boost and help to your regulation. Try it out this week!

@actuallyautistic @actuallyautistics

@ScottSoCal @therobburgessshow

Help me Rhonda, help me Rhonda !!! LOL

I've been seeing a French Bulldog quite often on my morning walk. They are such feisty little characters! So this image is my tribute to that breed. (This is artwork in my continuing series of images with a stained glass effect...not real stained glass!)

Art is here - https://peggy-collins.pixels.com/featured/french-bulldog-stained-glass-peggy-collins.html

#bulldogs #dogs #DogsOfMastodon #art #artist #colorful #color #pets #AYearForArt #MastodonArt #FediGiftShop #MastoArt #FediArt #BuyIntoArt #PeggyCollins

@ScottSoCal @gupton68 When my dog would have a particularly barky/scratchy night, the next day I'd yell any time I caught him sleeping.