Dark prose within the mind of the dead. — A summer day with no rain, and I have no breath. Sizzling in a studio cardboard box with no ventilation. A slab of meat on the fryer, forgotten and overcooked. Is this all life is? Run, live, die, get crispy, and blink out of existence? Don’t you see, I didn’t want…

The barriers you will face by pursuing higher education and how you can self-advocate. — Higher education is one of the most inaccessible places for disabled and autistic people. Part of the issue is the stereotype that autistic people shouldn’t attend educational institutions. The concept of higher education is based on ego. It means that you have reached a level of intellect that puts you…

Understanding the barriers faced by transgender and gender-diverse autistic people. Intersectionality exists in all communities. In fact, society as a whole recognizes the individuality of a person and how intersections can influence the quality of life. …

The inner thoughts of a killer — Mundane was the tone of my life. No one noticed me, I was invisible, always wishing to be seen. It didn't make sense really, Why I was translucent? I wanted to be noticed, Maybe even a hug would be nice. I reach out to the one and only, The one above, Almighty…

A fictional soliloquy — It wasn’t the cold that made me wonder if this was the end. My limbs were numb, my fingers turned a purplish black, hard like pebbles — I still thought I’d make it. I never knew suffocating was such a slow process. Under mounds of white death. …

How society negatively impacts the mental health of the disabled and neurodivergent community. — The most intense and lingering barrier for neurodivergent and disabled people is society. The unwillingness to create access and eliminate barriers for disabled and neurodivergent folk is a constant issue. Dealing with this stress negatively affects people’s minds and bodies. Vulnerable People The CDC released statistics that show that 1 in 4…

Subjective professionalism and unmasking as an autistic adult. — One of the most awkward and uncomfortable interactions we had in the workplace was being asked to “be rude.” We worked as an administrative assistant for over seven years. Part of being an assistant is professionalism. Even in the face of a disrespectful client — you must keep your composure. …