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internalized ableism

  1. hlwillia15

    Sibling Rivalry/Name Theft

    I need some perspective on this issue, as I genuinely *cannot* tell if I'm blowing it out of proportion or if I'm at least somewhat justified in feeling as much frustration as I do. My younger brother and I have always had sort of a fraught relationship. Some of this stems from the fact that I...
  2. fern_77

    guilt for stimming

    when i think of or see people or things that make me happy, or listen to music i enjoy, i often flap my hands, shake my fists in front of my chest, or rock back and forth. when i'm upset or overwhelmed i often do those things too, as i find that they help. i also meow sometimes, for no real...
  3. Coupe

    Chewable pendant

    *Trigger Warning for Shame and Internalized Ableism, and mentions of Food and Eating I used to have this really great chewable pendant from Stimtastic (I highly recommend them, btw :)) that was circular and had a cloud image in the middle. When I learned chewable pendants existed and recalled...
  4. Coupe

    Seaplane rides and sensory issues

    My stepdad suggested that we all go for a seaplane ride this afternoon, and we all thought it would be fun - I did, too...we haven't been on one since we first started vacationing at this house my grandparents have in upstate New York about 12 or 13 years ago. When we got on the seaplane, I was...
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