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. . . cherry blossom tree but at least you were free nobody loved you like me . . . Definitely my favourite @manics song. . . . #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWoman #AutisticWomen #Autistic #Autism #AutismAcceptance #CherryBlossomTree #CherryBlossoms #IAmMyOwnExperience #Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse #SpectrumWomenWalking #SpectrumWomen #SpectrumSisters #WritingMyStory

Image text reads: Did you know... Survivors with C-PTSD and dissociative disorders have a much higher risk of physical illnesses. They report higher rates of neurologic dysfunction than the general public, and can often battle a variety of gastrointestinal, autoimmune, and endocrine disorders. Their trauma (and subsequent posttraumatic symptoms) may even trigger genetic predispositions to chronic illnesses and/or exacerbate ones already present. Original image credit: @beautyafterbruises This is what I'm currently dealing with, and have been for the better part of a year and a half. After the incident at work which led to me being signed off for six months, I've not been the same. I have come to terms with being a survivor of C-PTSD from my mother's prolonged emotional abuse (whether she knew she was doing it or not), and that incident (which I blogged about in 2017) has left me with a degree of PTSD. I studied psychology and social work at university, so I learned a lot about trauma... I still feel unworthy (for lack of a better word) to say that I'm a survivor of PTSD & C-PTSD... Perhaps that's because the images of this are war veterans and those who endured horrific physical and/or sexual abuse. My trauma was completely hands-free... No bruises, no cuts, no violation of my physical being... But I'm working through recognising and accepting that just because my trauma wasn't tangible, it doesn't mean that it's not traumatic. I need to stop comparing myself to hypothetical "others" and stop minimising my experiences because someone else probably had it worse. I'm currently medicated and having counselling, and there's no shame in that. Do what you can to live your life despite your trauma... You've only got one life to live. 🌸 #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWoman #AutisticWomen #Autistic #Autism #AutismAcceptance #IAmMyOwnExperience #Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse #Repost @neurodiverse.tumblr • • • You are not alone 💜 you are loved ❤️ -😁 . . .. . . #actuallyptsd #actuallycptsd #ptsd #cptsd #did #disassociativeidentitydisorder #actuallydid #trauma #traumarecovery #abusesurvivor

20th January 2019 Born this day: 1920 - DeForest Kelley (Dr McCoy - Star Trek TOS) 👨‍⚕️🦴 1930 - Buzz Aldrin (astronaut) 🌎🚀 1946 - David Lynch @davidlynchfoundation (director - Twin Peaks @twinpeaks) 🏞️🦉 1969 - Nicky Wire (bassist - Manic Street Preachers @manics) 🎸🌸 On this day: 2009 - Barack Obama @barackobama inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States, the first Black man to hold the office. 2009 - Kevin Ross @kevin.ross100 and Kate Crooks @katiator met for the first time at The Bumble Bee in Quedgeley. 2012 - Team K² tied the knot. I'm not gonna pretend that the last ten years have been easy, but I can't imagine having gone through it all without you by my side. You make me laugh, you make me feel loved, and you make me feel at home no matter where we are, as long as we're together. Happy 10th together / 7th married anniversary, Kev. May we have many more together. I love you so much. 💖 Thank you to the inimitable Katie Abey Design @katieabey for our custom portrait with our kittehs - Da Floofen and our angel Moll-Moll. 💕

#Repost @beccaloryhector • • • Gee that #1 book looks EPIC! https://bit.ly/2LMLF7J #ProudAuthor #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWoman #AutisticWomen #Autistic #Autism #AutismAcceptance #IAmMyOwnExperience #Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse #SpectrumWomenWalking #SpectrumWomen #SpectrumSisters #WritingMyStory @spectrumwomen @neurodiversitybarb Dr Michelle Garnett @artemisiarudy @catnap101 @anitalesko @lianewilley @everydayaspergers @jeanettepurkis @cherry.blossom_tree @beccaloryhector @l4dyjurk3v @enyamet @denagassner @lisa.morgan7 Jen Elcheson Maura Campbell Christine Jenkins

I'm not usually one to get all excitable about new year's eve, though I do enjoy being able to make the silly "won't see ya again this year!" jokes. 😉 I only get to do them once a year, after all! 😜 2018 has been a transitional year for me and whilst overall it's been better than 2016 and 2017, it still had its fair share of stress and exhaustion. I'm not one to make resolutions... If anything, I made a resolution a few years ago to stop making resolutions and so far I'm doing well with it. 😂 2018 has brought a career change, new friendships made, old friendships fading away, improved relationships, new tattoos, concerts and comedy gigs, lots of fun memories made in a variety of places with several different friends... Oh, and a book publication. 😉 #SpectrumWomenWalking As we start a new calendar year, I hope that the next twelve months brings you lots of joy, laughter and peace, minimal distress or heartache, and generally lots of happiness. I wish this for everyone who has touched my life in one way or another, and for my friends and family. I love you all, and I'll see ya in 2019, ready to take on whatever comes my way. 💖🌸 #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWoman #AutisticWomen #Autistic #AutismAcceptance #IAmMyOwnExperience #WomenSupportingWomen #Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse #Aspergirls #SpectrumWomen #SpectrumSisters #WritingMyStory

I cannot express strongly enough how much I love & appreciate the NHS, and particularly the compassion of a lovely local pharmacist. I ran out of my Duloxetine prescription on Friday - I had ordered a repeat via Pharmacy2U Thursday evening and it had been 90% processed by the end of the working day Friday, but was not dispatched. If it had been, I would have received my prescription yesterday (Saturday) in the post. Unfortunately, due to the variable business hours during the holiday period, even if it was posted tomorrow (Monday), it would be delivered at earliest by Wednesday... That would have meant 5 days withdrawal from a SNRI that one should not go "cold turkey" off. Needless to say, this information made me panic. Thankfully, we have a pharmacy local to us that is open every day - even late on Sundays - and my husband was home to phone on my behalf to find out what we needed to bring in order to get an emergency prescription. After a frantic dash around the house, we had a short walk to the pharmacy (husband felt I needed the fresh air) and met with the pharmacist. She was so calm and kind, and explained the way forward. After filling in a form, she provided me with an emergency dispensation of Duloxetine for me. Because I have a valid prepayment certificate, I didn't have to pay for the prescription on the spot - all I paid for was a twice-daily pill sorter to help me better track when all my prescriptions run low, and that only cost £4.84. I'm not gonna turn this into a whole "Don't privatise the NHS" spiel, but having a nationalised healthcare system like this helps people with far more complex needs than my own. I will forever be grateful for the incredibly dedicated individuals who keep the NHS running every day. #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWoman #Autistic #NHS #BlessTheNHS #ExecutiveFunctioning #TheStruggleIsReal #IAmMyOwnExperience #Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse #AnxietyAndAutism #AnxietyMeds #AntiAnxietyMeds #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #ItsOkayNotToBeOkay

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August 10, 2015Cherry Blossom Tree Acceptance, Adult Diagnosis, Aspergirl, Aspie, Aspie Female, Diagnosis, Self-discovery, Sensory Overload, Sensory Seeking

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