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Larre Bildeston

@larreau.bsky.social

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Writer, artist, parent, carer. Autistic and acespec. Australia via Aotearoa, (soft) atheist. Agender. Pronouns: I want to say “any” since I’m collecting A words. (they/them actually).

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · Sep 28

In the 2010s I wrote a short novel for children (never published). Eventually I realised it wasn't a children's story after all, and rewrote it for adults.

But when it was still #kidlit I did some illustrations for it, inspired by John Burningham. I'll share some below.

First, the adult cover:

Full paperback cover for The Space Ace of Mangleby Flat by Larre Bildeston. The colour scheme is mostly purple, like the asexual flag. The illustration on the back is a falling-down shack in the Australian Outback. It is night time and the moon is full and prominent. There's green shade cloth hanging from the veranda. Chickens walk around the yard. A very old utility vehicle is parked next to the shack.

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Kirsti Miller @kirstimiller30.bsky.social · 4h

No jurisdiction in Australia – not even the ACT – gaols black males at a rate less than the days of Apartheid South Africa.

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 5h

Especially since you're told to avoid caffeine beforehand because it hurts worse when you're all caffeinated up.

Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 6h

For the #asexual feed

Apparently this queerplatonic film dropped on Apple TV for Americans today. (Also Prime, but yanno.)

But not available in Australia, as per usual. Can't even seem to preorder a DVD.

Anyway, if anyone's seen it, let me know what you think!

Dear Luke, Love, Me (2024)

Spanning over a decade, soulmates Penny and Luke struggle to maintain their queer-platonic significant-other relationship while dealing with societal pressures to find something "normal."

letterboxd.com

Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 9h

I mean, if they are refusing to get it, it’s bigotry. I think they absolutely get it.

Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 9h

Well, people who have had removal surgeries and/or IUDs inserted will (should) get this concept.

Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 9h

Related phenomenon:”You always have to have the last word” (bc they appear not to be getting it, not bc you “have to be right” as they assume.)

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Sarah Kelly @sarahkelly.bsky.social · 14h

This hits especially hard if you’ve ever had to lift a bulldog in real life. They’re impossible. Nowhere to grip and half their weight is in their head. And they can get real low to the ground so you can’t get under them.

AmeriKraut @inchargeofthegirls.bsky.social · 1d

sherman, for the love of god!

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Rory @roryreckons.bsky.social · 21h

As someone who loved the direction autism research was starting to head with more autistic researchersand autistic people included. Having a second fucking version of the Wakefield bullshit diverting millions of research dollars to chasing an absolute myth makes me livid to be honest.

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Fergus Murray @fergus.oolong.co.uk · 21h

When you empty the dirt out of your roomba, and then you realise it's staring at you

A pile of fluff and dust, lying in a bin, with a single googly eye looking at me

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 21h

I need to know more.

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 21h

Matt is an excellent person who makes even more excellent book trailers. Help him out if you can.

Matt Mason - One Chaotic Author @chaoticauthor.online · 3d

I don't normally do this, but I've been burning the candle at both ends.

Other half had a major op earlier this year and now I'm in hospital for an investigation.

Regardless of what's wrong, I need rest, but I've had little work this year.

I'd appreciate if anyone is able to help out.

Support Matt Mason ❤️

Become a supporter of Matt Mason today!

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 21h

Maybe she would have tried if they too were a tiny little company rather than a corporation with easy access to expensive lawyers.

Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 21h

Yes, it would seem she (and/or her lawyers) really thought that!

Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 22h

Note, this series is very clearly a promotional puff piece, clearly designed to present Victoria Beckham in the best light, in a way she has designed to be the right about of relatable.

I remain overall critical of her and it.

This is the story that turned me from neutral to "ugh":

Victoria Beckham sues Sydney skincare company for using letters 'VB'

Victoria Beckham is taking a Sydney-based skincare company VB Skinlab to court, accusing it of taking advantage of her reputation by using the letters "VB" to promote its brand.

www.abc.net.au

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 22h

Autistic girls can be highly critical of themselves, and focus on very small "imperfections" that wouldn't bother others.

I'm saying, it's not the wearing of make-up itself that feels relatably Autistic. Wearing make-up is normative for cishet teen girls.

It's her mindset.

Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 22h

VB also describes using make-up as a "mask" from a young age.

This can be explained away. "I had problematic skin."

"Every day I was told by teachers to go to the bathroom and wash it off."

Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 22h

Although her wealth and fame secured the opportunities she had to immerse herself in her special interest (fashion), when she got that opportunity she was EXCELLENT at it, shocking skeptics.

And when it became no longer sustainable, stepping back to VB was like part of *herself* was ending.

Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 22h

In the David Beckham documentary we learned Victoria Beckham has been eating the same food every day for decades.

The Autistic community speak often of "same foods" and "safe foods".

(We don't talk enough about Autism and eating disorders.)

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 22h

When Autistic people give birth, we frequently have kids with certain health conditions. Epilepsy is one.

"VB...yelled at paparazzi in 2006 as they flashed cameras trying to get the perfect shot of 4yo son Romeo. “He’s got epilepsy… all that flashing will start an epileptic fit… you can’t do that”

Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 22h

I was never into the Spice Girls AT ALL even though I was in the right cohort, but VB did stand out to me as relatable because she and I were both told to smile all the damn time.

I have other issues which are separate from the misogyny she has also, absolutely, experienced.

Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 22h

But it would be fantastic if Victoria Beckham were to come out as Autistic.

She has come out as a "control freak, but in a nice way," "weird" and ostracised all through school, "obsessed" with make up and fashion from a young age and now, opens up about her eating disorder.

Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 22h

P.S. I'm not saying Autistic Spice is definitely Autistic and nor am I saying Baby Spice is a literal Baby.

I don't know them personally, and both of those things could be true.

Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 22h

Just watched a fascinating documentary series on Autism as it may present in wealthy privileged white women.

Watch Victoria Beckham | Netflix Official Site

Step into Victoria Beckham's London atelier, as the Spice Girl-turned-powerhouse designer opens up about her life while preparing for Paris Fashion Week.

www.netflix.com

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 1d

She says doctors had told her to keep up with a normal life, exercising and working. “I pushed and pushed and pushed…until I woke up one day and I literally didn't have the strength to eat or drink anymore.”

Common. Exercising is bad for ppl with post exertional malaise & can permanently disable.

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 1d

Right now I could rattle off five examples (not including that one) but this guy is a local nobody and indicative of just how much this must be happening, even when it doesn't go beyond local press.