Following on from the protest earlier in September, protesters once again gathered outside of the Home Office, London, UK, to demand that the pending deportation of Osime Brown be halted.
People see addicts in recovery as “a different sort of addict” to those who have not found recovery. This is invalidating and untrue.
Autistic people are more vulnerable to addiction and suicide, and yet this is not discussed. We need to start talking about this now to reduce stigma and provide resources to those in need.
On Friday, September 4, organizers gathered to demand justice for Osime Brown. Hear the impassioned speeches of Osime’s family and activists there in support.
We need your help. No matter your circumstances, where you are in the world, or what tools you have at your disposal, we are asking the global community to help in the URGENT efforts to #FreeOsimeBrown because #OsimeMatters.
Substance abuse addiction was like an abusive relationship for David Gray-Hammond, and escaping that relationship was a difficult necessity if he wanted to survive.
David Gray-Hammond reviews Joshua Corwin’s poetry anthology, Becoming Vulnerable, a collection of poems documenting the experience of being an autistic addict and finding recovery.
David Gray-Hammond reflects on the challenges of 2020 and how this effects him on Autistic Pride Day.
David Gray-Hammond writes about the words he needed to hear as an active addict and sends a message: “It’s not your fault.”
If you’re finding lockdown and quarantine are contributing to an increase in your use of drugs, alcohol, or other unhealthy coping mechanisms, these steps might help you to find some healthier ways to navigate difficult times.