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Autistic Adults Don't Exist
...At least, according to Mark Butler. I find this laughable, especially as I am sitting here writing this blog post and... existing! In...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Sep 12 min read


I Miss
I miss me. I miss the old me, the younger me. I miss the me of 8 months ago. Happy, calm, naïve. Unknowing of what was to come. I miss...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Aug 81 min read


My Progress - Seeking Help for ME/CFS
I've been dealing with a whole host of health problems this year, from anxiety and depression, to autistic burnout, ME/CFS and a myriad...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Aug 62 min read


2025 - the Hardest Year of my Life
Okay, maybe that title's a bit rich, but the first half of this year has definitely been a challenging year for me. I started off the...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Aug 12 min read
Things aren't Always as they Seem
A couple of months ago I purchased a walker for myself. (Side note: it's red and adorned with bows and pink stickers and it's so cute, I...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jul 212 min read


What Katy Did - Why you Should Read it if you're Disabled
An image of the copy I have of What Katy Did Last week, I felt a strong urge to re-read one of my favourite children's classics books. I...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jul 183 min read


What Gifts Should I Give my Friend in Autistic Burnout?
I have been in autistic burnout for the past six months. It has been a very big learning process. Through this learning process, I have...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jul 142 min read


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 303 min read
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