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Thirteen Birthdays By Eve Reiland
Thirteen Birthdays I wrote the word deceased today Where it asked for your name On papers for our daughter’s school She’ll be fourteen in a couple of days And all I can think of is your first tattoo Where the doctor stamped your arm With her tiny, born prematurely feet Just moments after she arrived…
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Freeze (Misbehaving Again) by Eve Reiland
[TW/CN: Abuse, Caregiver Abuse, PTSD, Drowning] This is the second in a 3-part series I’m working on related to lived experiences and PTSD of fight, flight and freeze. Recently, I’ve had a breakthrough in memories and instead of disappearing on me again, they are sticking. It’s overwhelming, but I’m writing through the dark to feel…
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Flight (Under A Stark Raving Moon) By Eve Reiland
[Video Description: Pale person with pink hair, brown eyes and wearing pink glasses and a gray and white long-sleeve shirt sits on a gray couch in front of an ivory wall with two guitars.] This is a piece I wrote describing the experience PTSD and flight. It is really an overlap of several nights, one…
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Autistic Voices | From Ethics & Autism To Disability Day Of Mourning
Sign up to be a Day of Mourning Vigil Site Coordinator 2023 Anti-Filicide Toolkit available at ASAN >> In the past five years, over 550 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers. On Wednesday, March 1st, the disability community will gather across the nation to remember these disabled victims of…
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My Youngest Autistic Son Now Has A Vote And A Voice
[From my Facebook post today.] So proud of my youngest son – and oh my heart. He was so worried I’d be upset with him for using my email address. I had to assure him I’m not upset, in fact I’m very, very proud, and that his problem solving was awesome. My son is 18…
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Adventures with Dentures: Fixodent VS Poligrip – Which Is Better? | Autistically, Eve
Another Autistically, Eve video 🙂. Here’s the first comparison video | Adventures with Dentures: Fixodent VS Poligrip – Which is better? [TW: Graphic images of my face looking like a Snapchat filter. Yes, I just gave a trigger warning for my face … but yikes. It is a lot.] I’ve got some definite opinions and…
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Creating A Space Of Joy In The Midst Of Trauma And Establishing New Boundaries For Mental Health
[TW: PTSD, Abuse, Mental Illness, Trigger Month] There’s a reason Bill and I were married in October. It gave me something to look forward to and to celebrate. A joy to embrace going forward in the future. A happy space in the middle of traumatic memories to hug. October is an incredibly difficult month for…
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