affection ASL!

I just wanted to save Eddie from the fate that Duffer bros gave him at the end of S4, but somehow over the weekend and into the beginning of this week I've written 25k for the world in total??? So, that's a thing that's happened I guess...

It's 24k words, you can read it here.

Featuring Audhd Eddie (who has powers!), HOH Steve, synesthesia, and (eventually) the party learning ASL through DnD.

Here's the summary:

I am mute.

No, I'm not selectively mute. I am just mute. I cannot speak when I want to. I cannot speak at all.

I am nonverbal.

I use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate.

I am mute. I am nonverbal.

I am not ignoring you. I am not trying to be rude.

I am mute. I am nonverbal.

It frustrates my friends and family. I'm sorry for not speaking but I just can't help it.

I am mute. I am nonverbal.

Trauma. Experiences. Reactions. Toxicity. A few of the reasons why

I am mute. I am nonverbal.

I wish I could speak, I wish I wasn't mute, I wish I could communicate without ASL, I wish people understood.

But my wishes don't change the fact that

I am mute. I am nonverbal.

But above all

There are many great sign language courses for your baby in 2021!  A really great course to teach your toddler ASL in 14 days is by Dr. Joseph Garcia.  It’s a video course and very easy and FUN!  You and your child will love learning to sign together and enjoy communicating with each other.  GREAT for early learners as they are capable of communicating with you!