Because of the intersecting parts of my identity, being Black, AFAB (assigned female at birth), queer, trans, atheist/antitheist, and autistic, I describe myself to be a relationship Rubik’s cube.
Dana Vilker explores gender and sexual identity as it intersects with neurodivergence.
“We are all conditioned pretty much from birth to believe that the pursuit of what they call ‘true love’ is our most important mission in life, and I was no exception at all.”
Sapiosexuality is attraction to intellect above any other trait. Is it inherently harmful and what, or is it a valid sexual identity?
Being autistic and nonbinary gives me a unique experience. I don’t think I would’ve pushed against gender norms so much, if I wasn’t autistic.
Hello, my name is Ra Vashtar, and I’m an autistic artist who’s happy to present my first solo gallery showing, hosted locally and virtually by Oklahomans for Equality.
Artist Ra Vashtar shares a poem reflecting on his LGBTQ+ experience and his solidarity with POC and other marginalized groups.
This post focuses on decoupling feelings of injustice and misogyny from gender identity. If you want the quick version: It’s hard.
Fifteen autistic women and nonbinary folk to celebrate on International Women’s Day. Experience the diversity of the autism spectrum from the perspectives of these talented poets and writers.
Gee’s aunt was killed in a plane crash, and years later, she is still getting to know her aunt and how very much they had in common as she learns to embrace herself as trans and autistic.
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