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David Wakeham

@wakehamamr.bsky.social

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Animal scientist PhD ABD. Vet micro Gram -ve bacteria, AMR, One Health, Zoonoses & Bioinformatics. MEd student. Head tutor. Multiply Disabled, cPTSD, AuDHD. Animal lover. Spoonie. Enby. Pan. Ace. Always carry dog treats. https://linktr.ee/DavidWakeham

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Jul 21

#EduSky🍎 #iTeachEnglish📖

What does true awakening look like for neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and intersectional communities?

Here’s my inclusive reading of Donne’s “The Good-Morrow”—with reflection prompts and actionable resources.

#GoodMorrowAwakening #DWCONNECT #PoetryAnalysis #ActuallyAutistic

How Donne’s “The Good-Morrow” Inspires Connection, Identity, and Belonging

An immersive journey through metaphysical poetry, inclusive and intersectional education, and the act of seeing and being seen.

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 7

Signing off for the last time.

I am sorry.

Try to be better.

Rainbow Bridge by Paul Violano (2023). A symbolic portrayal of the journey taken by pets and their owners to the afterlife, where they are joyfully reunited.

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 6

Veranda, Arial or Helvitica and warming to Atkinson Hyperlegible.

David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 6

You don’t know what real work is.

Never worked as hard as I have.

Your uneducated ignorance is bliss- not one I could or would ever abide by.

#Disability #NaturalDisasters #Poverty can happen to anyone.

I hope they experience it, along with the gaslighting & refusal of aid that comes with it.

David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 6

Lovely, condescendingly accusatory, abusive, & intimidating (also essentially purposeless) visit from the real estate.

Why bother? Other than to lay another boot in & laugh at my anguish?

Unearned privilege, power, & wealth coupled with your apathy don’t impress me.

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 5

Shhh. Don’t say that so close to Caesar.

Very fragile that one, despite being as constant as the North star…

David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 5

If I am lucky, reunited with loved ones.

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 5

The last two dog toys I will ever get to give to my beautiful Missy.

Two new dog toys on a cardboard box: one is a tough orange fox with enrichment chew nubs on flanks, and the other is a plush grey elephant with rope limbs and a leopard-print belly.

Missy, a black and white dog, lies on a grey cushioned bed on a wooden deck, holding a bright yellow duck toy between her paws.

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 5

Real Estate are forcing their way in to further intimidate & humiliate tomorrow.

Friday morning the police will physically remove me.

Feel like a child again, frozen in fear, my abusers closing in & the public & powers to be turning a blind eye.

No escape, unworthy of love or support.

#cPTSD

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 4

I need to eat something, give me 20 minutes?

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Antfarmer @antfarmer.bsky.social · Aug 4

I’m embarrassed for our country when Shine Lawyers take $50+ million while Aboriginal class action members get peanuts. It’s exploitation all over again. The bastards. #4corners

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 4

Just trying to spend my time giving love to all of my fur children without bawling like a newborn.

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 4

I am sorry for the belated response. Had to see a client and they were having a bad day which then made our appointment super long because I always want them to end on a positive note.

Which continued a similar downward spiral in me.

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 4

Yes, I've tried many, including People With Disability Australia, TASC National, ADA Australia, InCommunity, Wesley Mission (STARH), QAI, The Micah Project, DANA, the Salvation Army, St Vincent's, Mangrove Housing, and my university.

One even tried to send me to a crisis centre for teenage girls 🤦‍♂️

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 4

The Department of Housing & Public Works stated via email that they will review my application in September.

As they know, that's too far off to prevent my end.

As one charity told me, that's what they do. Lie, postpone, delay, avoid.

The problem will resolve when we are dead.

#auspol

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 2

This last week, I'm finishing how I spent the vast majority of my life.

Through providing pro bono services, I had the privilege of learning (via horribly abusive abelist systems) to those in need, without a voice but with the empathy, understanding & insight they deserve.

#Disabled #Education

David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 1

Unfortunately, it is not just me. The powers that be could take steps to prevent and slow it down, but will not.

It does feel like badly disguised eugenics.

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 1

I'm not sure they know.

Dept of Housing claimed my #DSP & modest tutoring/mentoring income exceeds "eligibility limits" despite being well under the limits & not sustainable.

The NDIS rejected my claim because my DL expired, despite my ID being officially approved back in April.

I've until Wed.

David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Aug 1

I’m trying. Please know I am.

I don’t want to fail others.

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Jul 31

a neon sign that says t on it

Alt: A neon sign in the shape of the number one, on a black background.

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Jul 31

An aerial view of a dusty military camp features the word "GOODBYE" spelled out on the ground with white rocks. The sparse camp includes tents, empty wooden frames, and scattered equipment, evoking the final scene from the M*A*S*H series finale, "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," originally aired in 1983.

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Jul 30

#auspol signed my death sentence today.

I have been informed I am not eligible for assistance from the Government for housing because I don’t meet “core requirements”.

So being multiple permanent #Disabled in #Poverty #ActuallyAutistic #Homeless & #NoSupport but they just don’t care.

Fuck you.

David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Jul 29

Don't Let Me Say Goodbye

YouTube video by Alison Wedding - Topic

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Jul 29

🧪 #EduSky🍎

Do you support students (or colleagues) who hyperfocus—for better or worse?

Learn what causes it, the roles of dopamine and executive function, and how neurodivergent brains (like mine!) can thrive by working with—not against—their natural wiring.

#ActuallyAutistic #Poem

Navigating Hyperfocus: Unleashing the Power (and Pitfalls) of Neurodivergent Attention

Understanding hyperfocus in ADHD and autism — its neuroscience, real-world strategies, and the value of embracing your unique brain..

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David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Jul 29

a neon sign of the number three with a black background

Alt: A neon sign of the number three with a black background

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