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Lou 🦦

@piecesoflou.bsky.social
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A late diagnosed Autistic trying to learn to accommodate for herself. 💟 open.substack.com/pub/piecesoflou

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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Happy AAC Awareness Month! 🥰 Be sure to show kindness, patience, and understanding with loved ones who use any forms of AAC this October! 💖
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bertie had the best day seeing his distant cousins again. He also got compliments for being so well dressed 🥰💖
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Red-Izak 🔜 Futrołajki 2026; NFC 2027 @redizak.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Mood
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Week one in my personal curriculum is over and I’ve already done so much. I’m deeply enjoying my art course, and I’m already ahead in my classic literature study. Roll on week two! 💖 substack.com/@piecesoflou...
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My Personal Curriculum: Rediscovering Lou | Week One
I think my first week of my courses went really well, and I have already learnt so much!
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I’ve made a personal curriculum because I fell down a TikTok rabbit hole and it begins today! 💖 I’m going to be studying three separate subjects, many of which I haven’t done in years, and I’m so excited to get started. It’s going to be so much fun 😋 substack.com/@piecesoflou...
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My Personal Curriculum: Rediscovering Lou | Finding the Joy in Learning Everyday
I found myself free falling without education, so personal curriculums can offer me a little parachute when all else fails.
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Aaron (he/they) @fowkes.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
✨ Reina (Fields of Mistria) ✨ I'll be honest, this wasn't successful. Facial structure could be improved and that'll take practice. Anybody have any ideas on how I can improve the eyes? #fieldsofmistria #digitalart #procreate #procreateart #cosygaming #smallartists #artistsonbluesky
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I have had two appointments today so I’ve been out of the house a lot and now I’m in bed as I feel like I’ve been hit by a bus
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Autism Autism Creature
ALT: Autism Autism Creature
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Whoever decided not to give patients a time frame for doctors to call you and to just sit and wait all day… I hope your pillow is super warm tonight.
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Aaron (he/they) @fowkes.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Today I channelled a little bit of @soundoftheforest.bsky.social and tried to make a Monarch Butterfly with a marker effect. I'm proud in particular of all the dots and how they all turned out on the wings. #digitalartwork #butterfly #insects #procreate #artistsonbluesky
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Aaron (he/they) @fowkes.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Cozy Grove Camp Spirit is out on consoles, and I love a return to one of my favourite underrated franchises. And I also love Mr. Kit! @spryfox.bsky.social #digitalartwork #indiegames #cozygrove #cozygaming #artistsonbluesky
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Aaron (he/they) @fowkes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
If anyone is looking for an #Artfight, my username is JazzPanda and I just posted a new OC. I'll try and do all the revenges I can. #teamcomedy
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I went to the sea life centre and saw the otters again with my love and Bertie 🙊🦦♥️
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Bertie is coming with me to the group for emotional support. ✨
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Going to a group later today for adults with autism and I’m soooooo anxious. 😖
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
✨NEW ARTICLE ON SUBSTACK ✨ #actuallyautistic #autism #substackwriter substack.com/@piecesoflou...
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How I experience the world with Autism
Autism shapes everything about the way that I interact with the world.
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Aaron (he/they) @fowkes.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🌽 🐔 🐮 I've made a lot of progress with some private art sessions lately, and I'm particularly happy with how my Maru from Stardew Valley looks. #stardewvalley #stardew #stardewfanart #portfolioday #artistsofbluesky
Maru from Stardew Valley, looking at the camera, wearing glasses, standing in front of a space-inspired wallpaper.
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
My son now has a cute necklace. I just love him so much 😭🦦💚
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
I just met this woman who saw my lanyard and asked “I know an autistic child, and I was just wondering if it ever gets easier?” There’s a lot of info about kids, but not much for adults. I said it’s hard, but I learn my limits and put supports in place and I hope one day, I can say I’m thriving.
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AL @frostyalmonds.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
(Almost) Daily Oshawott 1253.
Oshawott playing hopscotch
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Aaron (he/they) @fowkes.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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Howdy Cat Cowboy: Adorable Kitten with Moustache
ALT: Howdy Cat Cowboy: Adorable Kitten with Moustache
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
I went to BAB today and picked up a costume for Bertie for when we go to Disney World again… Be sure to tell him ‘Howdy’ 😋♥️
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
My latest article is a bit of a heavy one, so take care if you do read. There’s trigger warnings at the beginning 💌 substack.com/@piecesoflou...
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I am not broken, I am autistic.
I am just different. And there is nothing that needs fixing.
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Getting back into writing has been so much fun and I’m so grateful to anyone who has given it a read 💕
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
New article on Substack! This week was hard but I’m focusing on the positives with noticing my glimmers 🥰💖 substack.com/@piecesoflou...
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This Week's Autistic Glimmers | When the smaller things matter most
Some were big, some small, but all were recognised, noted and welcomed.
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
So, I’ve started a Substack where I post about #autism and #creativewriting. Please let me know if you check it out, I’d love to find other writers and readers 💖 substack.com/@piecesoflou...
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Things I've felt since being diagnosed with Autism
There’s a whole tangle of emotions in my body and I want to get them out.
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Also my local zoo had this communication board available for aac users and I felt really seen and happy. Awareness and inclusivity is awesome 🙌💖 #aacusers #aac #autistic
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Also, I think the otters love my partner as much as I do. 😋💖
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
I had free tickets to my local zoo so you know I had to go and see the otters 💖
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Reskeet with four random facts about you: 🦦 I call Disney World my safe place as my anxiety is more manageable there 🦦 I have a Masters Degree in Creative Writing 🦦 I was only diagnosed with autism at 30 years old 🦦 I love otters and I have a folder where I compile articles I find about them
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
One day my mom will read text messages fully… today is not that day.
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Happy World Otter Day from Bertie and I! Here’s an otter fact: Unlike most other marine mammals, sea otters lack blubber. To keep warm, they will spend a large portion of their days grooming their fur to trap in air next to their skin. 🦦 Take care of yourself like a sea otter would today!
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⊹.🎃₊˚𖦹⋆spookiki ⋆⁺₊🧿.˚⊹ @yourmotherxo.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
All the bad days feel worth it when I get to see this little bean. 🥹
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Today’s small wins: 🦦 I managed to chat to my Mom 🦦 I spoke my order at Costa 🦦 I picked a good book to read 🦦 The sun is shining and it feels nice wearing shorts 🦦 I said “no” when people pushed me too far Today is a better day.
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Pusheen @pusheen.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
💌 🌼 ✨
Enjoying the little things
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Today, I did a brave thing and used my AAC Device when speaking to strangers for the first time and I’m so shaky because I never thought I’d feel comfortable enough to do so. Luckily they were very encouraging and helped me by repeating my words for me if it wasn’t loud enough but I’m so shaky.
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Did I buy ocean themed hair clips so I can be one with the otters at the sea life centre? Yes. Yes, I did.
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
An otterly amazing day at the zoo! 🦦🧸
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Im going to a zoo that has two different types of otters today and I. Am. Living. 🙌😭
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Difficult appointment = Build a Bear trip. The mini beans bag fits Bertie and Bertie Jr perfectly 🥹💕
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
I’m going into build a bear tomorrow after a difficult time mentally so you know I’m gonna come out with a plushie
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
the fact I have had to submit a request just to book an appointment to see my gp is actually ridiculous to me. why does the entire staff team need to know my health concerns just so I can chat to a doctor?!
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Sunshine with Stella 🧸
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Bertie and I went out for lunch to read the great gatsby which was terrifying but also beneficial to my recovery. Improving my independence one coffee at a time 💪🦦
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
i went to build a bear today to get some new clothes for my boy, Bertie, and doesn’t he look dapper? i also got a brush for his matted fur and he’s looking so much better 🦦👌
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
made my first plushie dreadfuls order to get a little autism friend and I’m so excited to meet them. they’re going to help me leave the house more confidently 🙊💜
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
had a really good conversation with my mom about aac and it’s taken a huge weight off my shoulders
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
i had two appointments today, one in the morning and one this afternoon and i am exhausted from talking to so many people. i just want to hide away so i’m thankful for plushies, crochet and snuggles from my partner. ♥️
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
i always wait until I have a full-blown breakdown to open up to people and it’s hell here
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Lou 🦦 @piecesoflou.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
I’m making a granny square book blanket for every book I read this year (hopefully 50 books) and this is my first square for it. I freehanded the leaves myself! 🙊💖 #crochetsky #booksky
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