Trapped in Turmoil

Trapped in Turmoil: SIB and Meltdown

In turmoil deep, the mind doth rage,

A tempest wild, within the cage.

A meltdown fierce, the self doth harm,

A trauma deep, the soul doth alarm.

With autism's veil, the mind doth cope,

But oft it strains, and seeks to elope.

In self-injury, it finds release,

But in the wake, a heart doth cease.

Oh autism, thy ways are hard,

For those who bear thy hidden card.

Urgent call for solutions anon,

And hold us close, with open mind.

#autismsolutions

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A poem on self-injurious behavior which is a reality for many autistics and is terribly traumatizing and battering for both the autistics and others around. We need solutions urgently. 

See this earlier post on SIB & Suicide Ideation in Autistics.

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Joy is the kindness that comes with making a positive impact on others

Contemplation, one line a day. #MentalHealth

 

Be Supported to Joy

Be supported to Joy, is what we need.

Empowerment, Solutions are the seed.

For happiness, our hearts will plead.

True want in life, to live in joy. 

Can we wake up to Joy,

every single day of our lives?

Inspired by Cal Montgomery's FB post. I love your comment Cal. Disabled or not, I think that's all we ever want in life, to live in joy. 

(And thank you Cal, for your kind words about me!!)

Text on Cal's FB post says

I saw this when it came out. It was so beautiful. May we reach a future where every child can be supported to joy. Hari Srinivasan , for one, is working on it.

The link should be open-access.

"“Your kid IS everything!!!!!!” Carey tweeted. “Knox, you made my day. Your JOY gives me and everyone watching JOY. THANK YOU for reminding me why I wake up in the morning and do what I do. I love you.”

“She loves me?” [Knox] asked his mom. “Mariah Carey loves me?”"

Image: Black autistic boy singing with his whole body in front of his classmates.

 

Joy is the generosity that comes with giving from the heart

Contemplation, one line a day. #MentalHealth

 

IACC meeting

 

Joy is the warmth that comes with connections to others

Contemplation, one line a day. #MentalHealth

 

Straddling Two Worlds

Straddling Two Worlds. 

I straddle two worlds, so different it seems,
One of disability, where challenges are extreme,
The other of acceptance, where belonging is key,
But finding a balance, is where I long to be.

Joy is the sense of accomplishment that comes with achieving our goal

Contemplation, one line a day. #MentalHealth

 

A frog hijacked my voice

Been having a sore throat and completely lost my voice for last 2 week now. 

Hope it's not a chronic thing. 

 

Joy is the excitement that comes with new beginning and adventures

Contemplation, one line a day. #MentalHealth

 

Happy Pongal

All set for Pongal this morning, complete with Tiruman and Veshti (traditional attire).

Happy Pongal everyone.  

Ready to make some noise with a plate and spoon along with cries of "Pongal O Pongal" when the clay pot of (newly harvested) cooked rice boils over.

Happy Pongal everyone.

A Pongal lunch spread. While farmers celebrate the rice harvest, we celebrate their hardwork by feasting!! Happy Pongal everyone.

Cal Football

Looking back to to this day

From 3 years back - Basketball Game at Haas Stadium, UC Berkeley

Not gone to any games at new school, but hope to in 2023. 

 

Joy is the serenity that comes from acceptance and letting go

Contemplation, one line a day. #MentalHealth