#interabledcouple

💕🌈 Autistic Rebellion Month ~ Fact # 24: " 'It's not unusual'... Allistics fall in love with Autistics. Autistics fall in love with Autistics. We're quite loveable the way we are."

As briefly mentioned yesterday, its apparently a common misconception that autistics can't find loving romantic relationship. But ableism is a hurdle, not Autism.... Recently the netflix show "Love On The Spectrum" has gained criticism from the autistic community for falling short of honoring the agency of autistic audults, and while the show attempts to be kind to autistics - being kind is not the same thing as being respectful and these critiques are valid and can be summarized well in the Spectrum News review...

Also quick shout out to all the polyamorous and committed platonic relationships out there. All consentual adult partnerships are valid however they are. Stay visible! 🏳️‍🌈

(And yes "Its Not Unusual" is also a referrence to the song🎵)

#100outof100 @drphil said that 100 out of 100 relationships fail when caregiving is involved. I’m sharing this to show him that interabled relationships can and do work…even with caregiving. Greg and I have been together a little over 2 years now. I have Spina Bifida and a bunch of other chronic conditions. My health took a turn for the worse shortly after we got together, and Greg @ignorantsavage87 with me and has helped me immensely with caregiving. There have also been many times that I have cared for him during his challenging times. When you love someone, it’s what you do. My disability doesn’t mean I don’t deserve to be loved. Feel free to share your interabled relationship! https://www.instagram.com/brightorangerain/p/BvGlTJ-BLS6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=563erdo9hkjq