Autism – Haiku (inspired) poems

I like the 5-7-5 rhythm of a haiku so I wrote a selection of autism themed poems based on that rhythm. What is autism? Just another day living With a unique mind I am not abstract I am a literal human So that's how I think Spinning around fast Creates a wonderful high Why don't you …

Why do I wear my cardigan back to front?

Weird title I know but trust me it will make sense. I've been out quite a lot the past couple of weeks since it's the school holidays and I don't have to work. I recently saw the film Finding Dory, I'm not a film reviewer and will never profess to be but this film was …

Others’ words > my words

I feel right now that my words are not adequate, almost useless. I have a lot on my mind and have been out the house quite a lot (very unusual for me I'm very much a recluse) and I'm about to be out the house for the next two days. I have words jumbled in …

Taking the plunge

I've been going back and forth about getting a formal diagnosis for years and years now. I've been weighing up the pros; closure, being able to access appropriate resources should I need them, being able to justify myself to employers and the cons; a barrier that employers might look at the diagnosis and dismiss, a …