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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hello! 🐦‍⬛ meet our newest cuddly family member! A really cute and soft raven, just waiting for a name and their personality to manifest! ❤️

Photo of a plushie raven with soft black feathers, a large greyish beige beak and similar coloured feet. The plushie raven is sitting on a red and beige cushion on a beige sofa.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This might just be my experience, but it feels like people trying to promote things outside train stations go too far now. This evening, one was following me down the street trying to get my attention about whatever they were selling even though I said ‘no, thanks’ and had headphones on. Too much!

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Rachel @rachelneedsanap.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Being autistic impacts basically everything about us, from our senses to how we think. So even though it comes with some downsides (social stuff, meltdowns, etc.), it’s also part of all the good things about us, the things we like about ourselves./

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I don’t know who needs to hear this but…Channel 52 Great Christmas launches again tomorrow 🎄 it might be very early (!) but, after the hot dry summer we’ve had here, I’m totally ready for it. Time to imagine cooler weather and getting cosy inside. It is almost autumn after all 🍂

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The Latest Kate @thelatestkate.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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A drawing of a wolf walking at sunset. The caption reads, "life may feel overwhelming, but I'll keep tackling it anyway"

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

How the park is looking now, mid August. Saw a couple of puddles when I left home this morning so there must have been a little bit of rain overnight, hopefully some more soon!

Photo of a park in London with very dry, scorched grass with the hot, dry summer. There are a lot of trees in the background and some tall office buildings. The leaves on the trees are starting to change colour and fall to the ground.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our weather station on the balcony recorded a high of 31oC today and it’s currently 26.6oC, compared to what was forecasted to be a 25oC day! It’s very humid, but still no rain. Inside is roasting. Definitely have spent more time out on the balcony this year than any other summer in the past!

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Instagram algorithm thinks I’m interested in seeing content from parents of autistic children. Presumably because I’m autistic and engage with content from other autistic people. Problem is I don’t like it. I’m glad my parents didn’t do this. Imagine the world seeing you experiencing meltdowns etc.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It’s sweltering tonight! 30 degrees on our balcony in London at 11pm 🥵cheering myself up by admiring our beautiful orchid that seems to be thriving in this hot weather we’ve had this summer 💕

A photo of an indoor orchid plant with 5 flowers which are pink and white. In the background are lots of green leaves from a variety of indoor plants sitting on a wooden dresser.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Looking like autumn here now 🍂

Photo taken in a London park showing trees which are shedding their leaves after all the hot weather this summer. There are lots of leaves on the ground and footpath.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Scorched grass in London, same park one week on. Maybe we need more trees and less green space with this changing climate. In the meantime, hopefully some rain soon!

A park in London with very dry grass that has almost all gone. There are several trees and tall buildings in the background, with a few clouds.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I remember as a child in the 90s, talk of climate change and evidenced by scientists. It’s hard to believe that decades on we haven’t done much at all and are now living in a very changing climate and experiencing the effects play out. Really frustrating that we could have done so much in that time.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Parched grass in London and 4th heatwave this year 🥵

Landscape photo of a park in London with parched grass. There’s a pigeon on the grass in the hot sun, and lots of tall buildings in the distance. Photo is taken under the shade from some trees.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Weight loss injections…it is so hard to be in recovery from an eating disorder when often it seems like you are surrounded by people using them and you’re seeing them work very effectively. Using every bit of strength I have to try and ignore the whole thing, but it’s very difficult!

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Three lions 🦁 🦁🦁 ready for the match. Good luck, England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Landscape photo of 3 lion plushies sitting on top of a sofa, next to an elephant (left) and tiger (right).

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Right now I’m seriously contemplating moving somewhere not as hot. It’s still 30 degrees here outside and the same inside. If I owned my home I’d definitely install air conditioning. Melting 🫠

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We’ve managed to get the inside temp down to 25 degrees now after 4 days of less hot weather and all windows and balcony wide open when we’re at home. You have got to give them credit for building all those buildings so well to retain the heat. Only we now need them to be cool in the summer too.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Really hoping it starts to cool down soon as I can’t cope with 30 degrees inside the flat anymore. On the balcony it’s wonderful right now but inside feels like an oven. The heat has got to me now 😭

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

One of our cuddly family, Druce the cat 🐈‍⬛ had a wash for the first time and thankfully has come out looking perfect! Always a worry doing this when they mean so much. Good time to do it as it’s so hot, she dried really quickly ❤️

A photo of some cuddly toys/plushies. In the front is a black cat plushie with a pink bow sitting on a grey elephant and a beige and brown stripey tiger. A lion is on the right of the tiger and a reindeer on the left of the

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Well, it’s 28 degrees out on our balcony right now and there’s a gentle refreshing breeze. I’m starting to feel a bit more comfortable. If only I could sleep out here!

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I really don’t understand people who don’t believe climate change. Why don’t they trust the science? Same could be said for vaccines too. I just don’t get it. There is valid evidence.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Here’s my annual post of how grateful I am to have a balcony in this hot weather! There is a gentle refreshing breeze, and it’s now feeling much more comfortable out here than inside the flat. Also admiring the beautiful balcony plants 💚

A green plant container on a balcony ledge with a red geranium on the left, a pink geranium on the right, and a lovely little yellow flowering plant in the middle. A church spire and some trees can be seen in the distance. It is just going dark.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I’ve been feeling really fed up with my OCD lately and so I’ve gone back to what I learnt in CBT years ago, doing small experiments. Today marks 1 week of not taking photos of things switched off/closed/locked when I leave the house. Still checking but less and without that reassurance. Proud of me!

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Spring and all the beautiful blossom appearing. How much I love it! It feels like coming out of hibernation during the winter months. I find it very uplifting. This is in the City of London 🌸💕

A landscape photo of pretty pink blossom in Aldgate Square, London. There are several high rise buildings in the background. It is a very cloudy day.

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Päivi Butcher AuDHD @finnattentive.eurosky.social · 05/01/2026

That there's no "autism look". Autistics are everywhere. Your workmate, your school mate, the cashier at the grocery store, the person serving you at the pub, your librarian, your doctor, your hairdresser, your best friend.. Anyone could be autistic. If either of your parents is autistic, well.. 💡😉

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Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

📢Are you #autistic and living in the UK? Would you like to provide feedback on our short films about autistic adults' experiences of #dance? We are running online focus groups in the new year to discuss the films and other resources. Email me for more info: kelly.birtwell@manchester.ac.uk 💃🕺

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Beautiful Christmas tree in Vauxhall, London 🎄

A large Christmas tree with colourful baubles and lights surrounded by a white picket fence in Vauxhall, London. It has a golden star on top of the tree.

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Louise Ting @neuro-observant.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

The autistic tendency to stay up late because: - nighttime is when the world finally slows down (quieter, fewer demands, less sensory input) - you’ve been randomly hyperfocusing - “do not perceive me” - SPECIAL INTERESTS! ❤️ - transitioning to bedtime can be hard - your circadian rhythm is chaos 🫠

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Like many late discovered peeps, I sometimes still have imposter’s syndrome around being autistic…until I remember my teen years…

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

How is it possible it is only really another two weeks until Christmas? It feels like yesterday it was Christmas last year! 🎄

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Pablo 🎧 @pabloista.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Public autistic meltdowns are brutal. They feel sudden, but they’re usually the result of days or weeks of stress building up. By the time it happens, you’re already running on fumes, tired, overloaded, and stretched too far. It only takes one tiny trigger for everything to spill over. 1/3

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The Autistic Coach | Mati (he/they) @theautisticcoach.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I don’t romanticise autism. But I’m also done pretending the real problem is us. It’s the hostile environments, the absurd expectations, and the constant demand to be palatable.

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Adam Fare 🖤🤍💜 @adamfare1996.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Every Autistic person has always been Autistic. Every ADHD person has always been ADHD. (Same for AuDHD) This is true even if they’re never diagnosed.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I don’t understand why companies offer the ability to contact them via an online form and then don’t respond so you end up having to call them anyway, which is difficult for many. Currently on hold for a very long trying to speak to someone about a delivery that appears to have gone missing 🙁

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Because you can’t have enough bears 🐻 on the tree 🎄 here’s our newest family member ❤️

A small teddy bear with a large grey and white striped bow sitting on a Christmas tree. You can see some red and warm white lights and a pine cone bauble nearby on the tree.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

At the moment I am absolutely loving Pret’s Festive Truffle Pasta. Warming and tasty. I might be the only one, but it’s currently one of my favourites. It’s just a shame about the price point, otherwise I’d happily have this everyday for lunch!

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Louise Ting @neuro-observant.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

You can be in a room full of people and still feel lonely And when you’re autistic, that feeling can be even louder But everything changes the moment you find your people - the ones who get you, celebrate you, and make the world feel a little less overwhelming ❤️

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in our house! Very uplifting 🎄

A Christmas tree with colourful rainbow lights and warm white lights and a variety of baubles including a tiger, lion, teddy bears, snowmen and Santas.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I know I sound like a broken record when it comes to our upstairs neighbours but I so wish housing had good soundproofing like some hotels. The whole time we were in Berlin I didn’t hear any noise from fellow guests but now it’s back to the usual noise from neighbours. How I wish that was different!

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Louise Ting @neuro-observant.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

✨New research Language shapes how others see us. So, what do neurodivergent people think of the words “neurodiversity” & “neurodivergent”? - mixed views - important that it’s used correctly (it often isn’t!) - for some, it’s a safe umbrella term - for others, it can be too broad or add to stigma

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

For me, icebreaker activities really heighten anxiety. Trying to think of an interesting fact about myself while wondering what others might find interesting, trying to remember what someone has told me to repeat back to the rest of the group…usually I just want to run away and hide. #Autistic

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Long weekend in Berlin. Such a wonderful experience. Really interesting and we had a great time. Looking forward to going back sometime! Too many photos but here’s a little selection ❤️

A photo taken in Tiergarten. Photo shows lots of trees with all the beautiful autumnal colours 🍂

Brandenburg Gate on a cold but fine day. It was very busy with lots of people in the area for sightseeing and the NFL Berlin.

Photo of the Fernsehturm (TV Tower) in the late afternoon at sunset.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

I love the community here. I came on here this evening upset and anxious after my dentist appointment today and can go to bed feeling more comfortable about the whole thing, thanks to others talking about their experiences and helping reassure me. Thanks so much to you all ❤️

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Autistic Adam @autisticadam.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Autistic me has been baffled to discover how much of the world functions only because a large majority of people comply without needing to understand what they are doing or why.

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

I went to the dentist and ended up crying afterwards as I have to have a filling for the first time in my life because of abfraction and need to choose between 3 options to prevent teeth grinding, leaning towards a night guard to try tor now. It’s overwhelming and I’ve always dreaded treatment!

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Recovering from an eating disorder is very hard but especially in a society where diet talk seems so prevalent. When you’re developing a healthier relationship with food and exercise but constantly reminded about how many calories are in specific foods and discussions about diets/exercise dominate..

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

It’s strange to me that noise teams will deal with complaints about certain noises like DIY, parties, using some household appliances late at night but things like running around and banging and crashing from children playing late at night, no it’s regular household noise. It’s late and disruptive 😢

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Introvert Problems @introvertproblems.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

It takes 2.6 seconds for me to go from “there’s something beautiful in every human being” to “get me off this planet”

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Alex @alexharpin.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Had both my flu and Covid vaccines this evening! Great start to the weekend 😊

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