#autipunk

Happy disabled pride month to disabled people with undiagnosed mental disabilities

Happy disabled pride month to mobility aid users

Happy disabled pride month to disabled people who are in constant pain

Happy disabled pride month to AAC users

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Happy disabled pride month to disabled people with underrepresented and/or uncommonly known disabilities

You can be autistic and be ablebodied. You can have ADHD and be ablebodied. You can have chronic depression and be ablebodied. You can have any number of mental illnesses and developmental disorders and still be ablebodied.

Being ablebodied does not mean you're not disabled. It just means you're able of body.

You can be disabled and ablebodied.

Ablebodied neurodivergent is not an oxymoron.

Being neurodivergent is not the same thing as being physically disabled.

I'm constantly in pain and exhausted but well enough to have to push through to keep a job so I can afford to live and afford pain medicine and braces. I just subluxed my hip and am stuck in my wheelchair but I know I can't use my wheelchair at work cause I need my hands free. So, here I sit with a heating pad on my hip, sobbing and begging for the pain meds to help.

a couple recent outfits, mostly for mall trips

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At its core, tone indicators require an amount of self awareness of emotions. A lot of neurodivergent people, myself included, struggle with alexithymia and labeling our own emotions and tone can be difficult.

I can indicate when I’m telling a joke no problem, but not everything is straightforward. Sometimes I have mixed feelings about things. Sometimes I can’t say exactly what I really mean for my own safety. Sometimes I just don’t know what I mean by something. That’s a part of my neurodivergence. I make an effort with my friends who prefer them, but they also understand that it’s hard for me.

♿ looking for a chronically ill and/or autistic penpal!

• EDIT: I'm sorry for never answering most of the DM's & comments about this request.

Things unfortunately got a lot worse throughout the past year and I am now temporarily unable to continue my search for a penpal, as I'm focusing on my health.

Sorry & thanks to everyone that reached out.

2/2/2025

Hey, hello! :]

My name's Tai, I'm 22 years old, from Brazil & I'm looking for a pen pal!

I'm specifically looking for a chronically ill, disabled and/or autistic penpal to share experiences only spoonies would understand - if you are not a spoonie yourself but u are supportive and respectful, you can still send a request if you're interested! ♾

🌼 About me!

🦇 I deal with multiple diagnosis;

Autism, Connective Tissue Disorder (currently investigating Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), dysautonomia & autoimmune conditions (SLE) + comorbidities like IBS, food intolerances, mental disorders, etc).

All diagnosed, but we still have more questions than answers.

🦇 I'm an artist 🎨 [Tradicional & Digital] ;

🦇 I speak english & brazilian portuguese;

🦇 I'm kinda new to penpaling;

I've always loved writing letters & crafting gifts, but I'm new to actual penpaling, so you could be my first ever actual penpal! (I also researched a whole lot about it so call me experienced >:] )

🦇 I might need to take breaks;

I might take a bit longer to send letters or need to take breaks from time to time due to my health conditions.

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🤎 Hobbies: All sorts of art, journaling, baking, gardening, listening to music (i love SOAD) & watching cartoons (i love OTGW);

🤎 Interests: Art, nature, halloween, animations / cartoons, minecraft, all animals!!, paganism/witchcraft, alt styles, etc.

☆ Special Interests: Commemorative dates & festivals, nature and studying about neurodiversity and medical conditions.

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🤎 Ideal penpal:

• Snail mail preferably, but digital's also ok!

• Long term (preferably);

• Any gender, any location, any age above 18;

• LGBTQ+ friendly, trans ally, etc;

• If not disabled themselves, respectful towards disabled people;

• Likes getting creative / crafty w/ their letters, but is also open to share thoughts, ramble and build a friendship (i don't mind long letters!!!);

• Is someone who can be patient and understanding about my mental and physical limitations;

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👻 What else to expect from me? 🖍

• stickers!!! • poems • tea • trinkets •

• pretty letters • pressed flowers •

• lots of drawings & doodles • existential crisis •

• we can talk about the extras we have / would like!! ♡

Anyways, feel free to DM me or comment if you're interested!

☆ e-mail: [email protected]