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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 1, 20252 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 8, 20251 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 6, 20252 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 1, 20252 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 love it.) Something I have noticed is that people in the general public seem to act kinder to me when I am out and about with my walker. Strangers open doors for me, old ladies with walkers smile at me, and people make space for me on the footpath. This is obviously lovely, and I am very grateful for their kindness, but part of me can't help
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jul 21, 20252 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 18, 20253 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 14, 20252 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 30, 20253 min read
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