Sienna Red
@siennared.bsky.social
#AuDHD #BlueSkyTherapists #AutumnAvenger π€πΎπ€π§‘π€π»π€π³οΈβπππ³οΈββ§οΈπ
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Sienna Red
@siennared.bsky.social
Β· Sep 30
we should get better at holding space for people being at different levels of comprehension, awareness, processing ability & emotional intelligence. I know that's idealistic of me, that I'm asking for the impossible.
But it's suffocating & isolating us. 5/
But it's suffocating & isolating us. 5/
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Life with ADHD in two panels.
January 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Life with ADHD in two panels.
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The ADHD urge to overshare & then disappear for 3 business days
January 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The ADHD urge to overshare & then disappear for 3 business days
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A new year, the same mission: supporting Autistic parents.
As 2026 begins, our commitment to Autistic parents remains at the heart of everything we do. Weβre excited about our plans for the year ahead, including:
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As 2026 begins, our commitment to Autistic parents remains at the heart of everything we do. Weβre excited about our plans for the year ahead, including:
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January 4, 2026 at 9:04 AM
A new year, the same mission: supporting Autistic parents.
As 2026 begins, our commitment to Autistic parents remains at the heart of everything we do. Weβre excited about our plans for the year ahead, including:
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As 2026 begins, our commitment to Autistic parents remains at the heart of everything we do. Weβre excited about our plans for the year ahead, including:
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A gentle stroll along sea front with friend from local #autistic group on a stunning day; clear, sunny, v cold & icy but no wind & I've never seen the sea so still & flat.
So refreshing to have like minded company & clear direct unambiguous communication -"Nice Xmas?", "No, it was crap"π
So refreshing to have like minded company & clear direct unambiguous communication -"Nice Xmas?", "No, it was crap"π
January 5, 2026 at 4:39 PM
A gentle stroll along sea front with friend from local #autistic group on a stunning day; clear, sunny, v cold & icy but no wind & I've never seen the sea so still & flat.
So refreshing to have like minded company & clear direct unambiguous communication -"Nice Xmas?", "No, it was crap"π
So refreshing to have like minded company & clear direct unambiguous communication -"Nice Xmas?", "No, it was crap"π
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A mythic waypoint on origin, Enoch, and the Watchersβhow recognition precedes proof, how meaning arrived in my life before words, and why this work turns now toward what the body knew first, before language learned to speak.
sensualresidue.substack.com/p/the-weight...
sensualresidue.substack.com/p/the-weight...
The Weight of Knowing: Transmission Without Explanation
A Mythic Backstory for Sensual Residue β On Origin, Queer Knowing, and Why This Space Exists
sensualresidue.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:12 PM
A mythic waypoint on origin, Enoch, and the Watchersβhow recognition precedes proof, how meaning arrived in my life before words, and why this work turns now toward what the body knew first, before language learned to speak.
sensualresidue.substack.com/p/the-weight...
sensualresidue.substack.com/p/the-weight...
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This took a while to put into words, but I am proud to share a piece I have been working on for a while. Subscribe to my newsletter on Substack to get it delivered to your inbox when it comes out this Friday, November 21st. #actuallyautistic #disability #philly #philadelphiapolitics
November 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
This took a while to put into words, but I am proud to share a piece I have been working on for a while. Subscribe to my newsletter on Substack to get it delivered to your inbox when it comes out this Friday, November 21st. #actuallyautistic #disability #philly #philadelphiapolitics
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I am back on socials after helping my eldest through burnout. Here's some good news we all need! scitechdaily.com/scientists-c...
Scientists Close In on a Universal Cancer Vaccine
A new nanoparticle vaccine successfully prevented several aggressive cancers in mice, including pancreatic and melanoma. The treatment activated strong immune memory, keeping up to 88% of vaccinated m...
scitechdaily.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I am back on socials after helping my eldest through burnout. Here's some good news we all need! scitechdaily.com/scientists-c...
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i don't dislike having adhd, sometimes it is a super power and has made me more empathetic and understanding of people's needs, but damn it suck suddenly feeling extremely uncomfortable and irritable and realizing far too late that it's because i'm starving and have yet to drink water
January 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
i don't dislike having adhd, sometimes it is a super power and has made me more empathetic and understanding of people's needs, but damn it suck suddenly feeling extremely uncomfortable and irritable and realizing far too late that it's because i'm starving and have yet to drink water
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Why call it AuDHD when we can call it TismHD; my tism is in high def (someone turn it down oml).
January 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Why call it AuDHD when we can call it TismHD; my tism is in high def (someone turn it down oml).
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We had a pretty bad ice storm overnight, I thought it would have melted by now
December 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We had a pretty bad ice storm overnight, I thought it would have melted by now
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Autistic people - you don't need to justify your burnout recovery #autisticburnout #autism #autistic #burnout #neurodivergent youtube.com/shorts/CqiQf...
Autistic people don't need to justify burnout recovery #autisticburnout #autistic #neurodivergent
YouTube video by Dr. Dan | Neurodivergent Psychologist
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December 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Autistic people - you don't need to justify your burnout recovery #autisticburnout #autism #autistic #burnout #neurodivergent youtube.com/shorts/CqiQf...
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Unmasking your (autism/NDness) around family can be so hard if they were a big part of why you started. Itβs okay to mask if you need to, to get through family time.
#AutisticMasking #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Neurodiversity #unmasking
#AutisticMasking #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Neurodiversity #unmasking
December 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Unmasking your (autism/NDness) around family can be so hard if they were a big part of why you started. Itβs okay to mask if you need to, to get through family time.
#AutisticMasking #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Neurodiversity #unmasking
#AutisticMasking #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Neurodiversity #unmasking
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Removing yourself from a toxic situation is not giving up, it is not weakness, it is not cowardice. It is protecting yourself, it is incredibly difficult, and it is an act of bravery.
#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #healthyrelationships
#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #healthyrelationships
December 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Removing yourself from a toxic situation is not giving up, it is not weakness, it is not cowardice. It is protecting yourself, it is incredibly difficult, and it is an act of bravery.
#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #healthyrelationships
#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #healthyrelationships
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December 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Today in my queer exile from my entire religious maga family Iβd like to say I miss my little ADHD nephew. He tackle hugged me. He said I was the best at reading books to him. He would knock me over and scream in my face that coffee was good for him. Happy Merry. #estranged #autistic #audhd
December 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Today in my queer exile from my entire religious maga family Iβd like to say I miss my little ADHD nephew. He tackle hugged me. He said I was the best at reading books to him. He would knock me over and scream in my face that coffee was good for him. Happy Merry. #estranged #autistic #audhd
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To me High Functioning Autism just means I had to learn to adapt Very Quickly or else things got Very Bad
Which is also why unmasking is Very Scary
I wont say the venn diagram between CPTSD and autism is a circle for everyone... But its damn close for me π₯΄
#audhd #actuallyautistic #autistic
Which is also why unmasking is Very Scary
I wont say the venn diagram between CPTSD and autism is a circle for everyone... But its damn close for me π₯΄
#audhd #actuallyautistic #autistic
December 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
To me High Functioning Autism just means I had to learn to adapt Very Quickly or else things got Very Bad
Which is also why unmasking is Very Scary
I wont say the venn diagram between CPTSD and autism is a circle for everyone... But its damn close for me π₯΄
#audhd #actuallyautistic #autistic
Which is also why unmasking is Very Scary
I wont say the venn diagram between CPTSD and autism is a circle for everyone... But its damn close for me π₯΄
#audhd #actuallyautistic #autistic
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If an autistic child asks you why you are doing something, please do not think they are criticizing you or asking you to stop. They want to know why you are doing what you are doing. They might be so happy and amazed at what you are doing they want to understand better.
#autism #autistic
#autism #autistic
December 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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If youβre wondering if itβs okay for you or your family members to stay in their room rather than join the festivities, hereβs some of my thoughts on that: buff.ly/AQeigkH
#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
December 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
If youβre wondering if itβs okay for you or your family members to stay in their room rather than join the festivities, hereβs some of my thoughts on that: buff.ly/AQeigkH
#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding
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#Autistic people may not use the same tone of voice as non-autistics, & this leads to a lot of misunderstandings. People often think Iβm upset or angry when Iβm not, & they respond accordingly.
December 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
#Autistic people may not use the same tone of voice as non-autistics, & this leads to a lot of misunderstandings. People often think Iβm upset or angry when Iβm not, & they respond accordingly.
If I had a dollar for every #autistic client in therapy to process the anger and frustration and powerlessness they feel from this oh so common autistic lived experience!
#audhd
open.substack.com/pub/bridgett...
#audhd
open.substack.com/pub/bridgett...
Why Autistic People Notice What Everyone Else Misses, and Are Punished for Saying It
Autistic people are often told that we overthink, misinterpret, or read too much into situations.
open.substack.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:54 PM
If I had a dollar for every #autistic client in therapy to process the anger and frustration and powerlessness they feel from this oh so common autistic lived experience!
#audhd
open.substack.com/pub/bridgett...
#audhd
open.substack.com/pub/bridgett...
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Thank the autistic gods I have these noise reduction earbuds with me. Sweet relief!
December 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Thank the autistic gods I have these noise reduction earbuds with me. Sweet relief!
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My younger daughter has been diagnosed with autism for about 3 years now, but we understand so little. Parenting an an autistic child can be a pattern of 2 steps forward, 2 steps back. The weeks with only one step back are definite wins!
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
New science points to 4 distinct types of autism
Scientists are redefining autism as a complex condition with multiple forms, challenging traditional notions.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
My younger daughter has been diagnosed with autism for about 3 years now, but we understand so little. Parenting an an autistic child can be a pattern of 2 steps forward, 2 steps back. The weeks with only one step back are definite wins!
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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the autism that makes you Offputting and Abnormal and Unlikeable and the trauma that makes your Only desire in life Being Accepted and Loved and Good. and the Inability To Be Anything But This Way and the Desire to Depart from yourself
December 27, 2025 at 9:27 PM
the autism that makes you Offputting and Abnormal and Unlikeable and the trauma that makes your Only desire in life Being Accepted and Loved and Good. and the Inability To Be Anything But This Way and the Desire to Depart from yourself
Am I Entering the Fray?
#highmaskingautism #unmaskingautism #recoveringfromreligion #autisticwomen #mentalhealth #audhd #neurodivergent
open.substack.com/pub/tinkrewi...
#highmaskingautism #unmaskingautism #recoveringfromreligion #autisticwomen #mentalhealth #audhd #neurodivergent
open.substack.com/pub/tinkrewi...
Am I Entering the Fray?
Moving from one deconstruction space to another
open.substack.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM