I was thinking about my school years the other day. In particular the problems my parents faced having an autistic child and not knowing they had one. Can you imagine that? Just think of the behaviour a child in full meltdown can give you constantly, every day. Even at 23, my mum received a phone… Continue reading Navigating Life with Autism: A Personal Journey
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The Role of Nature in Coping with Chronic Illness
I am a writer. True, that right at this minute I am not writing much. If you could see the house you would understand. I am currently moving the study and studio into the front of the building. Into what was the large living room. This means that I am creating a snug and dining… Continue reading The Role of Nature in Coping with Chronic Illness
Art as Pain Relief: My Experience with Arthritis
I live with pain. Over COVID Roland and I realised that I wasn't moving well, that one hip was causing discomfort. At the time I thought it was a lot of pain. Looking back, it was maybe a 2 compared to what I experience now. At the time though over the counter stuff was not… Continue reading Art as Pain Relief: My Experience with Arthritis
From Embroidery to Blogging: Finding My Voice Again
Why should I start writing the blog again? I found myself talking to my embroidery because I don't have a Roland to sound out what I am feeling. That and hugs have to be the worst. I miss both so much. So, I thought I would write it down. But then I wander if I… Continue reading From Embroidery to Blogging: Finding My Voice Again
Blue horses and long-legged elephants.
Who is my favourite artist?
Art
What activities do you lose yourself in? I could just write the one word - art - but I think it needs some explanation. My autism is not great, although I guess that, because it is mine, I don't notice how bad I am... Maybe if I ask R. "How big is the effect of… Continue reading Art
THE THREE
What are three objects you couldn't live without? A pen. A pencil. A sketchbook. With those I can create and work. With those I can disappear into another world. With those I can stim. With those I can live. I can smile. I can cry. I can laugh. I can write. I can draw. A… Continue reading THE THREE
Job…
Do you enjoy your job? In what sense? I think asking if you enjoy your job is sectioning off part of your life that maybe you don't need to. Is my job as a cook, cleaner, housekeeper, stock taker, meal planner, present buyer, clothes buyer, fish carer, gardener, writer, artist or support, both mentally and… Continue reading Job…
Nation Cymru
You all know I have a column here... Well, here is the latest article with some of my artwork... To Nation Cymru
‘Alien’ and spoons
I have only a certain number of spoons... You all understand spoons? The spoon theory actually began to describe a chronic illness and not autism, but it works the same. You wake up with a certain number of spoons or energy units. From the moment you open your eyes you only have those spoons to… Continue reading ‘Alien’ and spoons
Kate Murray - Cleaver 