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Chris Young

@squarepegsuk.bsky.social

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There’s Nothing About us Without us Every day massive, life changing, decisions are made by those in power without us Together, people like us can use the power of collective action to bring about change Join us squarepegsuk.substack.com

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Lomelindi12 @lomelindi12.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The Access to Work Scheme is designed to help people with disabilities work - travel, equipment etc Not only does Citizens Advice say people are facing significant delays in reimbursement but now this.. #Disability

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Minister suggests cuts are coming to Access to Work scheme

Ministers appear to be set to announce cuts to a flagship disability employment scheme, just as the government is trying to push more disabled people towards the workplace. Sir Stephen Timms (pictu…

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The #WhatTheFuck livestream will be going out here tonight at 8pm UK time. We'll be talking about the weird juxtaposition of the solidarity and prejudice experienced by John Davidson at the #BAFTA awards #TouretteSyndrome www.youtube.com/@SquarePegsUK

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Blimey. Sky News reporting YouGov / Sky News / Times voting intention *Greens leapfrog Labour into second place* RefUK 23% (-1) GRN 21% (+4) LAB 16%(-2) CON 16%(-2) LDEM 14%(nc), Pollster note: This is the highest we've had the Greens, the first time we've had them in second

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

In this week's episode, author and punter, Rosie, gives her testimony around the ubiquitous nature of prejudice and discrimination against people labelled with #PersonalityDisorder UK #MentalHealth services podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Rosie's Testimony

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · 2 March · 1h 25m

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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

“Critics of Send spending may not find it quite so natural to deprive disabled children of an equal education if their minds had been “stretched” by sitting next to a disabled friend at school.” My col. on Labour’s Send plan and the long fight for “inclusion”. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Labour’s Send reforms get this right: disabled children in mainstream schools is transformative for everyone | Frances Ryan

It doesn’t fit neatly on a Treasury spreadsheet, but there is huge value in disabled and non-disabled pupils learning together, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Do you know there’s a theory in #MentalHealth that by withdrawing warmth, people with mental ill-health will improve It is, of course, bollocks Here’s why youtu.be/p1JZFMMj32E?...

#WhatTheFuck Supplemental: We need to talk about the Withdrawal of Warmth

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Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

#WhatTheFuck at 8pm tonight You can tune in on YouTube right here There’s lots to talk about www.youtube.com/@SquarePegsUK

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Tonight at 8pm on #WhatTheFuck we’ll be talking about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) there’s lots to talk about especially since the white paper was published yesterday m.twitch.tv/squarepegscic/

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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I really appreciate this TikToker with Tourette syndrome, Shay, for taking the time to educate so many of us (including me) about her disability and coprolalia in light of what happened at the BAFTAs with John Davidson when Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage. I learned a lot.

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

@basw-uk.bsky.social have you ever witnessed prejudice against people labelled with #PersonalityDisorder? Paul, a mental health nurse has I’d love to hear from you podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Paul's Testimony

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · 23 February · 1h 44m

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Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Are you a #MentalHealth professional? Have you ever witnessed prejudice or discrimination against people with a label of #PersonalityDisorder? I’d love to hear from you podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... PD²

Society & Culture Podcast · PD² with Square Pegs is a database of testimony for all the people with a label, or diagnosis of personality disorder who have experienced prejudice and discrimination at t...

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

@mind.org.uk over 3 million people labelled with #PersonalityDisorder are affected by the Prejudice and Discrimination, often by those charged with our care In this episode of PD², Paul, a mental health nurse, shares his testimony podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Paul's Testimony

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · 23 February · 1h 44m

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

10,000 people were affected by #ThePostOfficeScandal Over 3 million people with a label of #PersonalityDisorder continue to experience prejudice and discrimination in the UK podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Paul's Testimony

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · 23 February · 1h 44m

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

There is only one way we will defeat Reform: together. That’s why I’m backing the Greens in the Gorton and Denton by-election. We are a mass movement of all ages, backgrounds and faiths — united in a belief that things can, and will, change.

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

On Monday we'll be hearing Paul's testimony on the widespread prejudice and discrimination experienced by people with a label of #PersonalityDisorder As a #MentalHealthNurse he's worked in high security hospitals, therapeutic communities and the actual community podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

#AndrewMountbattenWindsor #Epstein #AlFayed #Saville #RapeGangs We want them punished - but what happens to the victims? 80% of those labelled with #PersonalityDisorder have experienced childhood abuse 100% have experienced prejudice by those charged with our care podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

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Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

#WhatTheFuck livestream tonight at 8pm UK time If Instagram’s more your thing, you’ll find can find us here talking with Disability Rebellion www.instagram.com/squarepegscic

Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you.

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

#WhatTheFuck if you’re more into Twitch, you’ll find can find us talking with Disability Rebellion here at 8pm UK time m.twitch.tv/squarepegscic/

Twitch is the world

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Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Tonight at 8pm UK time on the #WhatTheFuck livestream we’ll be speaking with the lovely folk from Disability Rebellion on YouTube here www.youtube.com/@SquarePegsUK

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Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

In tomorrow's episode of PD², among other things, Daniel talks about the cascade of collective #intersectional prejudice that comes with being a #Black #Prisoner with a label of #AntiSocialPersonalityDisorder podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... PD²

Society & Culture Podcast · PD² with Square Pegs is a database of testimony for all the people with a label, or diagnosis of personality disorder who have experienced prejudice and discrimination at t...

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Eddie Smith @eddsmitty.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️ 🧵 Today, we're going to learn about The USS Sumter Three — and the mutiny charges that should never have happened. It's apropos for #BlackHistoryMonth—because most people never knew about it. Pull up a seat. 🪑 (cont) #ProudBlue #ResistanceRoots #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

@rcpsych.bsky.social Everyone I’ve interviewed, professionals and service users, have witnessed prejudice against people with a label of ‘personality disorder’. What are you doing to challenge it? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

@bpsofficial.bsky.social Everyone I’ve interviewed, professionals and service users, have witnessed prejudice against people with a label of ‘personality disorder’. What are you doing to challenge it? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

@swu-uk.bsky.social Everyone I’ve interviewed, professionals and service users, have witnessed prejudice against people with a label of ‘personality disorder’. What are you doing to challenge it? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

@rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social Everyone I’ve interviewed, professionals and service users, have witnessed prejudice against people with a label of ‘personality disorder’. What are you doing to challenge it? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

@thercot.bsky.social Everyone I’ve interviewed, professionals and service users, have witnessed prejudice against people with a label of ‘personality disorder’. What are you doing to challenge it? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

@rcn.org.uk Everyone I’ve interviewed, professionals and service users, have witnessed prejudice against people with a label of ‘personality disorder’. What are you doing to challenge it? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

@basw-uk.bsky.social Everyone I’ve interviewed, professionals and service users, have witnessed prejudice against people with a label of ‘personality disorder’. What are you doing to challenge it? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

A woman is killed every ten minutes by a family member or intimate partner Most rape and sexual assault is committed by someone you know and trust The misogyny runs deep and it’s worldwide It’s why we choose the bear It’s why “release the files” isn’t enough It’s arrest everyone in the files.

Front page of the Sunday post with photos of women and the text reads “the most dangerous place in Scotland to be a woman: her own home”

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John Self @john-self.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

After a trial over the last few years, Ireland has launched a permanent scheme giving a basic income of €325 a week for artists. 2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).

Ireland announces scheme to provide basic income for artists

The Basic Income for Artists (BIA) project is believed to be the first permanent one of its kind in the world.

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Here’s a quick reminder that our livestream #WhatTheFuck will be broadcast this evening on YouTube between 8 and 9pm this evening We’ll be talking about the potentially rich vein of co-creation between punters & professionals Thoughts happily embraced www.youtube.com/@SquarePegsUK

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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Women's Institute branches shutting down over trans ban

Several branches of the Women's Institute (WI) have declared they will suspend activities following the organisation's ban on trans women.

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Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

@rcphysicians.bsky.social 80% of people labelled with ‘personality disorder’ have experienced childhood abuse 100% of the people I’ve interviewed have witnessed prejudice against us by those charged with our care podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

@rcn.org.uk 80% of people labelled with ‘personality disorder’ have experienced childhood sexual abuse 100% of the people I’ve interviewed have witnessed prejudice against us by those charged with our care podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

@basw-uk.bsky.social 80% of people labelled with ‘personality disorder’ have experienced childhood sexual abuse 100% of the people I’ve interviewed have witnessed prejudice against us by those charged with our care podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

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Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

@bpsofficial.bsky.social Epstein 80% of people labelled with ‘personality disorder’ have experienced childhood sexual abuse 100% of the people I’ve interviewed have witnessed prejudice against us by the people charged with our care podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

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Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

@goodlawproject.org Epstein 80% of people with a label of ‘personality disorder’ have experienced childhood abuse 100% of the people I’ve interviewed have witnessed prejudice against against us by those charged with our care podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

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Ahana the Sun Goddess ☀️ 🌞 @antisanitygirl.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

this project is amazing! i didn’t know it existed! a great resource for those interested academically in the liberation of people diagnosed with personality disorders such as myself!

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

#Epstein 80% of people labelled with ‘personality disorder’ have experienced childhood abuse abuse 100% of the people I’ve interviewed have witnessed and/ or experienced prejudice against us by those charged with our care podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

For those of you who sat through our #WhatTheFuck livestream last Tuesday, thinking 'What the Fuck?' as you were hit with a cascade of mental health sections and abbreviations - I thought this, somewhat imperfect, piece might help. youtu.be/sE4ktcp5x3M

#WhatTheFuck Supplemental - A Guide to UK Mental Health Sections and Abbreviations

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Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

#AntisocialPersonalityDisorder What do you think when you hear that label? On Monday, we'll be publishing the latest episode of PD² , where I interview Kevin, a man with the label He talks about what led to that, and the affects of quality support has had on him podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... An Introduction to PD²

Podcast Episode · Square Pegs Presents... PD² · S1, E1 Trailer · 11m

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

If joining up with our Substack community while you watch the #WhatTheFuck livestream tonight at 8pm UK time is more your thing, then you can find us right here squarepegsuk.substack.com

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Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

If Twitch isn't your thing, you can find tonight's #WhatTheFuck livestream reaching out to you at 8pm UK time on YouTube, right here www.youtube.com/@SquarePegsUK

Square Pegs Experts By Experience

This is the Video Channel for Square Pegs Experts By Experience Community Interest Company Based in the UK, it's our aim to put people with a living experience of mental illness/ mental health proble...

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Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

#WhatTheFuck livestream tonight at 8pm UK time Tragically, we can't broadcast straight onto Bluesky - but you can find us here on Twitch See you there Twitch m.twitch.tv/squarepegscic/

Twitch is the world

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Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Live this evening evening on #WhatTheFuck we’ll be speaking with Michael bsky.app/profile/ment... and Tony @asifamph (on x) an approved mental health social worker. What should we ask them?

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Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Are you a #psychiatrist, a #psychologist an #occupationaltherapist. A #mentalhealthnurse or a #socialworker who thinks of people labelled with #AntisocialPersonalityDisorder as #Untreatable? It’s time to think again podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... PD²

Society & Culture Podcast · PD² with Square Pegs is a database of testimony for all the people with a label, or diagnosis of personality disorder who have experienced prejudice and discrimination at t...

Chris Young @squarepegsuk.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

PD² Telling someone their personality is disordered on top of the shit they’ve experienced in life is nothing short of an insult On Monday Psychiatrist Jessica gives hope to those labelled with #AntisocialPersonalityDisorder with respect, empathy & compassion podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Square Pegs Presents... PD²

Society & Culture Podcast · PD² with Square Pegs is a database of testimony for all the people with a label, or diagnosis of personality disorder who have experienced prejudice and discrimination at t...