Ancestors

Toot

Written by Looking for explanations… on 2025-01-14 at 01:45

I’m feeling a little bit proud of myself. We went into town with the olds, first for her B12 shot, then to Pak n Save. Big, busy, warehousy supermarket. I excused myself & went for a little walk, to avoid the overwhelm. (Still feeling a little frazzled from travels.) Saw some lovely street art. Took a few deep breaths.

[#]actuallyautistic @actuallyautistic

=> View attached media | View attached media | View attached media

=> More informations about this toot | More toots from Susan60@aus.social

Descendants

Written by Kevin Davy on 2025-01-14 at 02:07

@Susan60 @actuallyautistic

It's nice when self-care leads to such happy discoveries. 😀

=> More informations about this toot | More toots from pathfinder@beige.party

Written by Looking for explanations… on 2025-01-14 at 19:33

@pathfinder @actuallyautistic

The funny thing was that partner couldn’t find a muesli for me, so I had to go back in! But that was ok. A quick dash in & out again.

The weird thing is that I used to work in a similar environment, if less busy. But it was my workplace. I knew where stuff was, and I had a uniform and a clear role to play. Tagging along behind the olds, I have no role. I’m just there, taking it all in & being overwhelmed.

=> More informations about this toot | More toots from Susan60@aus.social

Written by Kevin Davy on 2025-01-14 at 22:08

@Susan60 @actuallyautistic

It's always different when we have our work-head on, or are there for others, or with a clear purpose. It then becomes more about the choice we are making and the level of consent it implies.

=> More informations about this toot | More toots from pathfinder@beige.party

Written by Looking for explanations… on 2025-01-15 at 02:18

@pathfinder @actuallyautistic

Yes… I feel like I’ve been dragged along, which is t a very positive or constructive mindset.

=> More informations about this toot | More toots from Susan60@aus.social

Written by Kevin Davy on 2025-01-15 at 02:20

@Susan60 @actuallyautistic

It's like noise. If we are in control of it, we can tolerate it better, than we can if we aren't.

=> More informations about this toot | More toots from pathfinder@beige.party

Written by Looking for explanations… on 2025-01-15 at 09:56

@pathfinder @actuallyautistic

Definitely. I could tolerate a busy, constructively noisy classroom where I was in control, much better than a noisy supermarket. Even a sports stadium, where I’m not in control, but am a willing member of the crowd, is usually something I can tolerate.

=> More informations about this toot | More toots from Susan60@aus.social

Written by Heather Evans on 2025-01-14 at 02:36

@Susan60 @actuallyautistic

That’s beautiful & I absolutely love the message.

=> More informations about this toot | More toots from feather1952@aus.social

Written by Looking for explanations… on 2025-01-14 at 19:30

@feather1952 @actuallyautistic

So do I. Gently powerful?

=> More informations about this toot | More toots from Susan60@aus.social

Written by Hugs4friends ♾🇺🇦 🇵🇸😷 on 2025-01-14 at 09:44

@Susan60 Gorgeous mural, lovely message. @actuallyautistic

=> More informations about this toot | More toots from Tooden@aus.social