Megan JM
mistreena.bsky.social
Megan JM
@mistreena.bsky.social
Creator, Artist, Writer, Ace, ADHD, Maybe Autistic? Life sucks so don't apologise for what makes you happy.
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The first known use of singular “they” is so old that not only does it pre-date singular “you,” it wasn’t even spelled with a “th”

When William and the Werewolf, in 1375 CE, used singular “they,” it was spelled with a Thorn
November 17, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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Autistics don't need "social skills training," not unless non-autistics are ALSO being trained in autistic social expectations. When we only use neurotypical norms and expectations, autistics will always look “deficient” & neurotypicals will always look “capable.”

embrace-autism.com/autism-and-t...
Autism & the double empathy problem | Embrace Autism
In this article, Dr. Debra Bercovici PhD will cover the double empathy problem and the triple empathy problem, and examine how they impact autistics.
embrace-autism.com
April 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Today in Hell Yes, Research! "We argue against normalization and “cure, ” in part because many autistic traits can function in neutral or positive ways, although other people may misunderstand or stigmatize atypical behaviors." From @drstevenkapp.bsky.social:

www.researchgate.net/publication/...
April 6, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Less than a week until Atlantic Entertainment Expo Charlottetown! And I finally took some good pictures of my Pride earrings, so I'm going to post some this week.

#lgbtqia #crafter #supportlocal #mistreenasmysticcreations #lgbt #Pride #geek
March 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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March 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
First concert ever :)
February 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Today, I sent a letter to my MP in support of legislation to amend Canada’s assisted dying law and make advance requests for MAID legal. If you want to send your own letter, visit @dyingwithdignity.ca : www.dyingwithdignity.ca/advocacy/all...
Don’t miss your chance to protect end-of-life rights | Dying With Dignity Canada
Today, tell your MP that advance requests for MAID are supported by 83% of people in Canada and must be a priority before, during and after Parliament returns in late March.
www.dyingwithdignity.ca
February 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I exist! First time using this social, gonna see how it goes.
January 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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The worst part about being adhd is
December 4, 2024 at 8:18 AM