Erika Gara
@erikagara.bsky.social
Wife, Mom, United Methodist Pastor, ACFC & USWNT fan, tree hugger, theater nerd, home cook who loves to laugh, play, and love. And that’s just for starters.
This article brilliantly resonates with many things I’ve thought about the realities for many autistic adults living in a neurotypical world. It’s an opportunity to listen to learn. #TheOpEdProject
There is a loneliness pandemic in the US per US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy (PD Soros conf keynote). Got me thinking.
My article in TIME magazine on the paradox of independence and loneliness in autism.
time.com/6551520/lone...
#autism @pdsoros @opedproject #disability
My article in TIME magazine on the paradox of independence and loneliness in autism.
time.com/6551520/lone...
#autism @pdsoros @opedproject #disability
The Pervasive Loneliness of Autism
The pursuit of independence is deeply American. But, even if inadvertently, it’s fueling disabled people's loneliness.
time.com
March 18, 2025 at 1:28 AM
This article brilliantly resonates with many things I’ve thought about the realities for many autistic adults living in a neurotypical world. It’s an opportunity to listen to learn. #TheOpEdProject
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1000s of #clergy just released a statement explaining the importance of #diversity #science #religion #truth & #inclusion. Together we need to push back on actions placing all of this, and us, under attack. Please read the statement and share it widely. Join us at The Clergy Letter Project.
Clergy United in Diversity: The Power and Importance of Respecting Human Dignity
Communities are stronger, and the individuals within those communities are healthier, both physically and spiritually, when people are not…
tinyurl.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
1000s of #clergy just released a statement explaining the importance of #diversity #science #religion #truth & #inclusion. Together we need to push back on actions placing all of this, and us, under attack. Please read the statement and share it widely. Join us at The Clergy Letter Project.
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Okay, pardon us, but F this. America, you’ve got to stand up.
February 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Okay, pardon us, but F this. America, you’ve got to stand up.
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A barista wrote this on my coffee today. We all need this reminder with how the world feels right now. I’m grateful for their random act of kindness. Take care of yourself.
January 31, 2025 at 4:04 AM
A barista wrote this on my coffee today. We all need this reminder with how the world feels right now. I’m grateful for their random act of kindness. Take care of yourself.
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!
December 25, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!
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Join us at 7 pm Christmas Eve for our traditional service. Choir with special musicians, story, candlelight and more.
December 24, 2024 at 5:06 AM
Join us at 7 pm Christmas Eve for our traditional service. Choir with special musicians, story, candlelight and more.
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Join us at 4 pm for a fun family friendly Christmas Eve service. Kids are welcome and will help us tell the story!
December 24, 2024 at 5:05 AM
Join us at 4 pm for a fun family friendly Christmas Eve service. Kids are welcome and will help us tell the story!
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"Let me take that off your plate" is a strong love language unless cheese is involved, in which case, and let me be clear, get away from my cheese with your awful hate language
December 21, 2024 at 5:41 PM
"Let me take that off your plate" is a strong love language unless cheese is involved, in which case, and let me be clear, get away from my cheese with your awful hate language
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If the holidays are less than joyful for you and you would like a service where you can authentically honor your pain and hear words of hope, join us Sunday, December 22 at 4 pm for our Blue Christmas service.
December 11, 2024 at 3:25 PM
If the holidays are less than joyful for you and you would like a service where you can authentically honor your pain and hear words of hope, join us Sunday, December 22 at 4 pm for our Blue Christmas service.
