First published by Mix Diversity for Anti-Bullying Week November 2024: Sticks and Stones | Blog | Mix Diversity Sticks and Stones ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me’, says the old adage, but another says, ‘the tongue wounds more than a lance’. Although I have no experience of beingContinue reading “Sticks and Stones”
Category Archives: Bereavement
Reflections on WSPD2024
As many of my friends and followers here will be aware, the time around 8th to 10th September is hard for me. 8th September is Iggy’s birthday. He would have been 21 this year, but he will forever be 15. 10th September is World Suicide Prevention Day, which I find hard, because Iggy’s death, likeContinue reading “Reflections on WSPD2024”
Grief Awareness Day
Grief Awareness Day, 30 August 2024. My experience of grief is atypical. Yes, I know the grief curve is only indicative, and it’s not a smooth line for anybody, but… For neurodivergent people, especially those with Alexithymia and Complex PTSD, it can be unrecognisable and baffling. People wonder: – How can I talk about suchContinue reading “Grief Awareness Day”
Introduction for my newer followers
I seem to have quite a lot of recent followers, and it is lovely to meet you all 🙂 Here is an introduction: I am Charlie Hart, also known as ‘Ausome Charlie’ which has been my social media handle since I first realised I was autistic in Summer 2018. That September, I was diagnosed autisticContinue reading “Introduction for my newer followers”
Neurodivergent self-labelling and identity
I am Charlie Hart, also known on social media as ‘Ausome Charlie’. Yes, that is ‘Ausome’ with an ‘Au’ for ‘Autistic’, so there’s one of my own positive self-labels right there!
Acquired Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity Celebration Week
I’m seeing many social media posts about how Neurodiversity Celebration Week celebrates neurodevelopmental differences but not acquired neurodivergence. That could really piss on my parade, and I am really enjoying this week; I’m in my element really. And so, I feel the need to share my perspective. This does not make my perspective right andContinue reading “Acquired Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity Celebration Week”
Neuroqueer Ambassador for Lady Rebel Club
Yesterday, Lady Rebel Club announced me as their Neuroqueer Ambassador. This raises many queries, which I am delighted to answer! I hope this will open up some really good conversations. There is nothing like respectful curiosity. Firstly, can I clarify that Lady Rebel Club is trans and non-binary inclusive. Otherwise, I would not be involved,Continue reading “Neuroqueer Ambassador for Lady Rebel Club”
It’s not OK to not be OK
Video (6 minutes with captions) about the many societal and systemic failures to protect, or frankly even give a shit about, the mental health of neurodivergent people, especially autistic teenagers. TW suicide, child death, bullying #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth #CAMHS #CAMHSCrisis #ItsNotOKToNotBeOK #ItsNotOkayToNotBeOkay #DifferentIsOK #Antibullying #SuicidePrevention #ThisIsNotOK
An unusually chill Christmas, chez Ausome
I usually struggle a lot with December and Christmas, for many reasons that I will not go into today; I am just taking a moment to count my blessings. At the end of June 2023, I finally left my HR Analyst job, and I have never looked back. I had been working for Together forContinue reading “An unusually chill Christmas, chez Ausome”
Neurodivergent self-labelling and identity
Neurodivergent self-labelling and identity: The Power and the Paradox An informal discussion between Charlie Hart and Georgina Shute, exploring the complexities of neurodivergent self-identifying and labels, delving into the validity and impact of self-diagnosis. Gina: Neurodivergent self-labelling and identity can be both powerful and paradoxical (something with two meanings that don’t make sense together). MyContinue reading “Neurodivergent self-labelling and identity”
Ausome Charlie 