Many Autists tend to personify the objects around them. This is understood to be a form of synesthesia where the sense of Empathy bleeds into our perception of objects. Autists can develop complex relationships with objects they have known for long periods of time.

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I think it's a red flag if you pretend you can't relate to flawed characters. I'm suspicious of anyone who pretends they can only like purity in fiction. If you are averse to challenging media, that may be because you don't want to confront aspects of yourself you want to hide.

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Some PlayFrame drawing before work. Couldn't help myself! I'll wait to add more as he comes up with a team because I'm running out of room!

🐉🧵 I went into the city on Saturday, and walking back along South Bank I did see quite a few water dragons, including this guy by the big Ferris wheel. He's quite large though possibly a bit truncated in the tail department?

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BREAKING: Missouri's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy group is circulating a highly unusual warning, advising trans people and their families not to speak with NYT reporter Azeen Ghorayshi for an upcoming NYT podcast on gender-affirming care for youth.

This conversation between Maurice Sendak and Art Spiegelman permanently changed the way I think about children's media. I think you should really think about what Sendak is saying here

No one will ever treat you better than that one random online friend that you’ve never met that is always cheering you on and hyping you up more than your IRL peeps!

Working on art for my portfolio. Here's some cool Red Riding Hood art.

I made a new c0mmi$sion sheet! I specialize in creatures and characters. I want to bring your ideas to life! Prices in the picture and in the link. Link: ko-fi.com/finngswan/comm…

Is anyone still here?

It’s been wild watching the styles of anime change over the decades … I embrace the current styles but miss the detailed machinery that was in vogue long ago.