Slgtlyscatt3red
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Slightly scattered. Just a woman with autism and ADHD that loves to write poetry, create art, and sing.
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Why Do We Have Social Constructs?
I feel a little bit like I’ve been going crazy lately. So many different things are happening. So many different changes in the world; so many surprising things that are turning out to be the exact opposite of what I thought they would be at this time. I feel so alone with this experience too, but at the same time, I know I am not; I know there are lots of people that are starting to feel the same way. It’s starting to feel more and more like a dystopian science fiction film, and less like reality. What we thought was real, or what we thought was the way things are, is turning out not to be true. For decades, for centuries, humanity has prided itself on seeking and finding knowledge, learning the history of this planet, and then making it the goal to teach this one way and put that in the textbooks.
By Slgtlyscatt3red4 months ago in History
Autism is NOT Caused by Vaccines or Tylenol
My name is Anne Marie, and I taught high school English in special education and regular ed classes for nine years. During that time, I taught many students on the spectrum, each of whom I loved so dearly for being exactly who they were. I quit teaching during COVID because I could not manage the extra stress it was causing me, which ultimately led to my own late diagnosis of ADHD and autism. I struggled my whole life, not realizing that the struggles I was facing weren’t the “norm” and that I was overworking myself to burnout in a lot of areas in my life. That being said, I also know ADHD and autism to be biological and heritable traits, unique aspects of our personalities and things that make us unique human beings with beautiful visions and ways of seeing the world. That being said, I can’t think that vaccines or Tylenol are the source of something so beautiful if while it has its own unique struggles and drawbacks, it is also a beautiful gift and welcomed condition that only shows how unique human beings on this Earth are, which absolutely should be celebrated, not looked on as a terrible thing.
By Slgtlyscatt3red5 months ago in The Swamp
Is The World Ending? Maybe So…
I decided today I wanted to take some time to talk about my experience as an American citizen in the United States of America right now. I feel confused. The world that I thought I knew seems to have been shattered by the shocking realities of what is truly occurring, and it almost feels like I’m living through the plot of a movie now, not real life.
By Slgtlyscatt3red5 months ago in The Swamp
Scattered Thoughts of a 36 Year Old Woman
I’ve always been a woman with so much love to give, and so much love in my heart, I’ve just never known where to direct it. People don’t notice someone like me in the grand scheme of things, but maybe I think if I can at least touch one person’s heart, the world could be better. If only it were that easy.
By Slgtlyscatt3red6 months ago in Confessions
Constants are Changing: A Kaleidoscope of Chaos and Order
Constants Are Changing: A Kaleidoscope of Chaos and Order This artwork, titled "Constants Are Changing," is a digital mixed-media piece that explores the paradoxical relationship between stability and flux. As an artist, I am fascinated by how we find a sense of center in a world defined by constant motion and transformation. This piece uses the ancient symbol of the mandala, a representation of cosmic and psychic order, and places it within a dynamic, chaotic, and overtly modern context. It's a visual metaphor for the human experience—a search for inner peace while being pulled in countless directions by the forces of change. The work invites viewers to find their own point of stillness amidst the vibrant turmoil.
By Slgtlyscatt3red6 months ago in Art
Time Shift: The Mandala of the Modern Mind
Time Shift: The Mandala of the Modern Mind This artwork, titled "Time Shift," is a digital mixed-media piece that explores the fragmented and multi-layered nature of contemporary consciousness. As an artist, I am deeply intrigued by the ways we perceive and experience time in a world defined by a constant flow of information and a blend of digital and physical realities. This piece is a visual representation of that experience—a mosaic of traditional spirituality and modern technology, suggesting that even in the midst of digital chaos, there is a fundamental human search for order and meaning.
By Slgtlyscatt3red6 months ago in Art
