So Tumblr, certain things cause my face to just like, go slack, specifically like certain medications and such. It's like this to some degree all the time, where one eye is a little more open, for example, but when i am on any kind of relaxant for pain management (in this photo case, a relaxant was taken, also important to note I cried a lot today so my face feels weak and tired and my eyes hurt) my face goes super slack on one side and asymmetrical almost like the muscles are too weak. my question to you all is is this noticable to you? It's not something that bothers me about myself at all, I'm just fully curious if anyone can perceive this and further more if anyone can relate to this. I'm especially curious if it's related to any neurological thing as I have tourettes

the song that symbolizes me scrolling through queer/disability/neurodivergent Tumblr the most (imho)

as a young person coming from a conservative upbringing, and having strong feelings about not pushing people to the sidelines because of their background, the political nature of Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince (Taylor Swift) attracts my attention when looking at other people's experiences.

the disappointment about American politics, a central topic seen in the lyrics, parallels the dismay I personally feel when I see youse make very valid points about our fundamental dignity and understanding being thrown straight into the dust. imagery picturing the very unfair high school politics. the lyric "boys will be boys then, where are the wise men" looks at some people (perhaps even the majority of society) do not even bother to include us in conversations even as full-grown adults.

however, the stereo beats in the song, and the calmer interlude around the 3rd min before the beat picks up again, imo feels like running away aimlessly from political challenges, hoping to catch a lucky break no matter how hopeless the odds seem to be. the random interjections of "hey" imitate voices that try to pull her back, or political voices from the opposition trying to rally an audience. this mirrors people's relationship with Tumblr, as reading these posts does give me a small glimmer of hope that change can be enacted if we run (or walk, or wheel, or however you get around!) fast enough and start to illustrate change.

in summary, the numerous analogies made between high school politics and American politics in the Trump era complement someone who considers themselves strong willed trying to run in hopes of a lucky break from desperation.

someone cares about you. don't let the world screw you over.

no multi option, agonize and choose, no results option, pick one to find out or scroll onward

Medically recognized, but not formally diagnosed: a psychologist or other professional recognizes your autism, but you don't have a formal diagnosis

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together....we make the audhd brothers

Normalize stimming! How do you stim? I pinch my hands like a crab when im excited~

here's to all the little sacrifices we have to make as disabled people.

here's to skipping a friend's party because you were in too much pain, or because you had no energy.

here's to dropping out of clubs because they became too much for you.

here's to all the times we've said "no it's okay, you guys go ahead, i'll hang back here."

here's to all the things we've held ourselves back from just in case they hurt us.

here's to moving seats in class away from your friends because your back was getting a draft and the cold hurts you.

here's to us. here's to letting ourselves heal. here's to being cautious, being safe.

here's to the things we can do. the things we're allowed to do. here's to enjoying those things, enjoying our lives.

here's to making the most of being us.

autistic folks! what's your main special interest?

if you don't know which one to choose or if you have multiple; which one do people generally associate with you?

if you still aren't sure; which one is your oldest one?

reblog with what you put + any more info you wanna give :)

targeted toward neurodivergent people, but anyone can answer! please reblog for sample size :D

Me on a crazed hyperfixation reblogging spree: oh my god... my mutuals... they must hate me for clogging up their dashes... plz dont stop following me i promise i won't be this annoying ever again

Me when my mutuals go on crazed hyperfixation reblogging spree: you go girl!!! reblog those posts!!! those two should kiss!!! they are the bestest girl!!!! go girl go!!!!

Let's check if Tumblr truly is a predominantly neurodivergent website.

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Tumblr for me is like the gay neurodivergent version of Twitter (as someone who has used the app maybe twice?)

The only people I care about keeping up with are on this app (Neil Gaiman)

And I only use it to dump my useless and universally unwanted opinions.

It's the same thing, but instead of talking about politics, people talk about David Tennant.

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