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Ben Canham

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Official Account for Ben Canham | Online Activist | Featured on ITV News and STV News I love raising awareness for autism. I love all of my friends.

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Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · Jul 27

I lost both my parents at 19. I’ve been
bullied and attacked for simply being
myself. After 13 years on social media,
I’ve found my voice. I’m not less than
anyone I just see the world differently.
Thank you for letting me be me here.

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 18h

Two years ago I met
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
in Edinburgh at his book
event. He was every bit as
thoughtful, kind and engaging
in person as he is on the radio.
A real gentleman it was a
pleasure to meet him.

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 23h

Healing is hard, but this little corner
of the internet reminds me we don’t have
to go through it alone. Whether you’ve just
found your way here or you’ve been here
from the start thank you for being part of
this space. I’m grateful for you. ❤️

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 23h

Every morning I wake up
and read your comments.
It’s become a grounding part
of my day. I’ve been on here 13
years now, and some of you
have been with me through it
all the highs and lows, the
laughter and the heartache.
Thank you for staying.

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 1d

I’m not sharing my story for sympathy.
I’m sharing it because I know how hard it is
to feel alone in the dark. If my words help
just one person keep going, that’s everything.
This is my way of turning pain into power.

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 1d

I am not defined by what happened
to me. I am the author of my story and
I’m choosing how it goes from here.

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 1d

Looking back, it’s hard to believe how far I’ve come. 😊

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 1d

Every day this place feels more
like home. I'm sleeping better,
breathing easier, and slowly
starting to feel like me again. 😊

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 1d

Some days are still hard but
now, there’s a softness to life again.
I’m not just surviving anymore. I’m
beginning to live again. And this
new place is a big part of that.

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 1d

I’m settling into my new place
really well. It finally feels like mine
calm, safe, and full of small signs
that I’m moving forward. There’s
still a way to go, but for the first time
in a long time, I feel like I’m home.
And that means everything.

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 1d

It’s taken me a long time to leave the
house again after being attacked in the
street. But today, I walked to the shops
by myself. Just me. No panic, no turning
back. After everything, I felt calm. I felt
proud. I’m getting my confidence back.

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 2d

I hope you all enjoyed the tour of
my new place and thank you all once
again for the amazing love and support
it means more than you know. ❤️

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Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 2d

After a few days of hard work,
I’m finally able to share a tour of
my new home. I was nervous about
filming this felt pretty self-conscious
about how I might come across on
camera. But this is a big step for me,
and I wanted to share it anyway.
Hope you enjoy the videos. 😊

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 3d

I will do a video tour of my new place tomorrow! 😊

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 3d

I have officially moved into my new home. 😀

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 4d

Arrived at my hotel for the night
after a total of 372 mile drive
down from Kinross, Scotland all
the way down to Northampton in
England I’m exhausted so time
for bed good night everyone. 😊

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 4d

Apologies for not responding to
any messages it's been non-stop today.
I’ll catch up on messages once I’m
settled. Just wanted to share a quick
update and say thank you to everyone
for the amazing support. ❤️

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 4d

I’m tired but excited. Tomorrow’s officially
move-in day, and I can’t wait to start this
new chapter down in my brand new home.

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 4d

It took all day to pack and load the van up so
I didn’t leave Kinross, Scotland until late. Now
it’s past midnight and still driving to Kettering.

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 6d

If my story helps even one person
feel less alone, my heart is full. All I’ve
ever wanted is to help others through
hard times and show the world what
life with autism really looks like. 😊

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 6d

Someone said my story helped their friend
come out of his shell. That’s the tweet. This is
why we speak. 🎙️❤️ #AutismAwareness

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 6d

That said, I feel like I’m coping better
than I expected and I’m actually starting
to feel excited about this new chapter.
Thank you so much to everyone who’s
sent kind messages. It truly means a lot.

Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 6d

I’ve been really busy today finishing
the last of my packing, getting ready for
the big move this weekend. Moving is always
stressful, but as someone with autism,
change can be especially challenging.