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A young woman in a floral dress is smiling whilst taking a mirror selfie.

A young woman in a floral dress is smiling whilst taking a mirror selfie.

I Don't Want Your Prayers

I walk through Footscray train station. It's usually filled with people pushing their flyers in your face, wanting you to buy their product, join their service, or convert to their religion. Today is no different. I usually walk quickly through, but today I cannot. My fatigue levels are too great, leaving me unable to walk quickly. Today, I walk slowly, aided by my walker. Still, I do my best not to make eye contact with anyone. I am tired and I want to be left alone. I do no

Saffron Canny-Smith

Jul 9, 20252 min read

Disabled Pride - Why Would You be Proud of Your Disability?

Disabled Pride - Why Would You be Proud of Your Disability?

Disabled Pride - Why Would You be Proud of Your Disability?

What id Disability Pride Month? Do I identify as disabled, and why should I be proud about that?

Saffron Canny-Smith

Jul 7, 20253 min read

A photo of little Saffron aged ~8 standing with her dad beside a large block of compact snow on the side of the road. She is wearing a headband, with her hair in two plaits. She has a white shirt, black ballet wrap, long denim skirt and knee-high black boots on. This is the girl I try to have grace for.

A photo of little Saffron aged ~8 standing with her dad beside a large block of compact snow on the side of the road. She is wearing a headband, with her hair in two plaits. She has a white shirt, black ballet wrap, long denim skirt and knee-high black boots on. This is the girl I try to have grace for.

Grace for my Childhood Self

What happens when you find out that you're autistic as an adult? Many things. But one universal experience is the process of offering...

Saffron Canny-Smith

Jul 3, 20253 min read

Schools: Cesspits for Ableism

Schools: Cesspits for Ableism

Schools: Cesspits for Ableism

This post is about the ableism that is rife in Australian high schools.

Saffron Canny-Smith

Jul 1, 20253 min read

Three photos. On the far left, a photo of Saffron's skirt from a birds-eye view as she sits on the green seat in a bookstore. The centre photo depics two books in the frame - "Eleanor Jones Can't Keep a Secret" and "Eleanor Jones is Playing With Fire", both by Amy Doak. The photo on the far right is a selfie of Saffron wearing a forelorn expression.

Three photos. On the far left, a photo of Saffron's skirt from a birds-eye view as she sits on the green seat in a bookstore. The centre photo depics two books in the frame - "Eleanor Jones Can't Keep a Secret" and "Eleanor Jones is Playing With Fire", both by Amy Doak. The photo on the far right is a selfie of Saffron wearing a forelorn expression.

A Little Bit of Compassion for the Hard Days

A young woman walks into the bookstore. She arrives just on time, stressed, but grateful that her ADHD didn't get in the way of her time...

Saffron Canny-Smith

Jun 30, 20253 min read

Saffron, a young woman, sits with her arms crossed and smiles at the camera. Her hair is long, brown and wavy and she is wearing a stripy knit top, a long pink skirt and pink Dr Martens.

Saffron, a young woman, sits with her arms crossed and smiles at the camera. Her hair is long, brown and wavy and she is wearing a stripy knit top, a long pink skirt and pink Dr Martens.

So I'm Autistic?

Autism. A little boy. Antisocial. Loves trains and numbers. Good at maths. Bad at socialising. The weird kid. The outcast. Throws himself...

Saffron Canny-Smith

Jun 29, 20252 min read

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