Reposted by @opalsquirrel.bsky.socialThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 14/03/2026The noise of ministers complaining about pesky lawyers is usually the sound of a rights-based system working. 317027
Reposted by @opalsquirrel.bsky.socialDr. Sarah Parcak @indyfromspace.bsky.social · 08/03/2026All you can really do is hydrate, take your meds, eat well, work out, stretch, be kind, call your loved ones often, and make a difference locally/ in your fields. Like maybe .001% of folks on here can move real needles in the real world. Sorry! It's true. Focus on what you can change. 819326
Reposted by @opalsquirrel.bsky.social2026 Bad News Warranty @theramblerouser.bsky.social · 11/02/2025It's like how everybody gets headaches sometimes, but some people have to get diagnosed with a headache disorder. 031
opalsquirrel.bsky.social @opalsquirrel.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Argh. Isn’t this just so infuriating?! Them: “Be your whole self and advocate for yourself” You <advocates> Them: NOT LIKE THAT!! Every autistic person I know has experienced some version of this. Usually many times. 😢 0101
Reposted by @opalsquirrel.bsky.socialae @aelkus.bsky.social · 10/02/2025i sometimes feel sad about how much autism spectrum disorder people's potential gets squandered because of basic difficulties managing the aspects of life that others take for granted 1124817
Reposted by @opalsquirrel.bsky.socialPaula Surridge @psurridge.bsky.social · 09/02/2025If you want to win an election against far right opposition you need to bring together two groups. The activated liberals outraged by the other side and the more moderate groups who want govt to make their lives less difficult. Not by trying to win the enthusiastic supporters of the other side. 422222415
Reposted by @opalsquirrel.bsky.socialAutistic Adam @autisticadam.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Autistic life is no matter what you say to someone you will be wrong. Even when you're right, because you struggle to explain yourself you get dismissed. It's painful because deep down you know you're right and they’re wrong. 2438146
opalsquirrel.bsky.social @opalsquirrel.bsky.social · 08/02/2025God poor woman. EUPD! (Wonder if anyone has considered autism?!) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukWoman evicted from NHS hospital ward after being stuck for 18 monthsShe lived in a cubicle, despite being fit to leave, because of difficulties finding a care home. 010
Reposted by @opalsquirrel.bsky.socialKelly Judd @psychodynamiccoach.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Autistic people are not “too negative.” We’re simply not interested in lying to ourselves. Or to you. 46714
Reposted by @opalsquirrel.bsky.socialRose Matthews (they/them) 🏳️🌈 @rosematthews.bsky.social · 12/01/2025#Thread Adjusting to a late in life autism diagnosis (six years on). I’m Autistic in my dreams now. Challenging structural and attitudinal barriers has filtered into every part of my being. Sometimes I wake up having advocated for myself in my sleep. I get lots of practice in my waking hours too. 4481
