I never want to hear anybody told they should “act more normal” or “try to fit in”
Ausome Charlie
‘Autism’ a message from a non-binary Autistic child
This was originally shared by Jess of Supporting and Celebrating Neurodiversity with permission from the writer and their parent. Written by a 7-year-old non-binary Autistic community member. ‘Autism’ Some Autistic people have learning disabilities where they appear younger that their age. I do not have learning disabilities but I do learn differently. I have Dyslexia…
Disabled and queer – reclaiming the words we live by
“Queer”, once used as a derogative expression, is more often used as an umbrella term for people who identify as LGBTQIA+. It is intentionally ambiguous, allowing flexibility for those who identify outside of cishet normativity. I call myself queer as this allows me to maintain flexibility in my gender and sexual identities without telling people…
THE CREATION OF THE BISEXUAL FLAG
by Katie Munday (they / them) On the 5th December 1998 the modern bisexual flag was created! The flag was based on the ‘bi-angles’ symbol created by queer activist, Liz Nania, in 1987. Both flags were created to make bisexual people, and our community, more visible during Pride marches and liberation marches. The bi-angles are…
Living under the double rainbow: Trans and non-binary Autistic narratives
by Katie Munday (they/ them) Abstract / summary: Clinical impressions suggest a significant overlap of Autistic and transgender / non-binary identities. Most of this work focuses on prevalence rates and the perspectives of non-Autistic cisgender professionals and parent / carers, leaving the narratives of trans Autistic people overlooked. This study aimed to share trans Autistic…
Am I really trans? Fighting with my imposter syndrome
By Katie Munday (They / them) I have come out of the non-binary closet (see my coming out story here) , and I am so relieved: I am me, finally, entirely, me. When people refer to me as they/ them it makes me feel so euphoric, so seen and comfortable in my Queer embodiment. It…
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We’re asking for submissions that have some connection with the Double Rainbow—with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ lives and experiences.
AIM for the Rainbow 