Masking doesn’t mean you’re “high-functioning.” It means you’re hiding yourself in order to survive. Autistic masking isn’t strength - it’s exhaustion. And unmasking isn’t easy. It’s a process of remembering who you are beneath the performance.

Just because the sun’s shining doesn’t mean you have to be. Remember It’s OK to stay in, slow down, and look after yourself. Sunny days can be tough too. If today is tough, is there one small thing that could help you through? No pressure - just whatever feels doable. 💚

OK, here goes. The Tour de France. Honestly, watching it on TV when I was a kid, it felt like something that happened in a different universe. I dreamt of racing it, of winning it, but I never for a second thought I would. Kids from Cardiff don't ride the Tour.

I'm selling three books from my teacher library on vinted - they might be useful to someone out there :) vinted.co.uk/member/1086287…

I'm (hopefully) starting an MA in SEN and Inclusive Education next month, and I'm having a total nightmare with the admissions department at my chosen uni... No, I don't have a PCGE certificate to submit, I did a BA with QTS!