Tag: Neurodivergent
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Unraveling the Rules: Ren’s Journey Through Gender, Neurodiversity, and Chronic Pain
Ren grew up surrounded by rules—about how to sit, speak, and exist—rules that never quite fit. Diagnosed as autistic at 28 and living with chronic pain, Ren has spent the past few years unlearning what they were taught about gender, identity, and worth. Through books, disability justice, and queer community, they’ve found the language—and the…
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Childhood Hopes for Skipping Puberty being Transgender: from Struggle to Strength in North Carolina
Daniel, a transgender man from North Carolina, reflects on his journey of self-discovery and acceptance. From wearing his brother’s clothes as a child to starting hormone therapy, he shares his experiences being transgender, community support, and the joy of living authentically. Now 31, he emphasizes the importance of embracing one’s true self as a gift.
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Exploring Queer Artistic Visions through a Disabled Lens
Seren, a genderqueer artist in the northern tip of West Virginia, is passionate about history and working with their disabilities through artistic expression. They strive to give voice to the voiceless through alternative visual art.
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Bruised, Battered, But Free: Casey’s Journey of Survival, Identity, and Building a New Life
Casey, a trans fem individual from Charles Town, West Virginia, shares her journey of resilience after experiencing a tumultuous childhood marred by trauma and sexual assault. She reflects on gender as an irrelevant concept and emphasizes the significance of survival, camaraderie, and personal expression through her art and experiences.
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Hidden Barriers to Fitness for Queer and Neurodivergent Communities: Inclusive Fitness in Alberta
Physical activity isn’t reserved for one kind of body or identity. As a queer, neurodivergent person, I’ve often felt caught between stereotypes and the reality of my love for movement. In this post, I explore how fitness spaces can exclude or empower LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent people — and why creating inclusive, trauma-informed fitness communities matters…