To my friends, I tell the story as a joke. If Sarafina comes up in conversation, she — who bought me a beautiful pink tutu when I was nine and gave me beads and clasps to make my own jewelry when I was 14 and took me to Birdland to hear jazz when I was 19 — is now cast as an eccentric. She is my crazy aunt, the one who changed her name. # Peggy’s new name and lifestyle elicit revelations within the family. We used to find her lying on the ground, staring, my mother says. She’d bless...| Memoir Magazine
In the beginning. My father married my mother and they begat six children, loving each of us unconditionally. Dad played the organ at church, Mom sang in the choir, and they raised me to be a good Catholic girl. And God saw that it was good. Whatsoever you do to the least of my...| Memoir Magazine
Whether you're heading to the courts of Wimbledon or the grandstands of Silverstone, travelling for UK sport can be as memorable as the event itself. Here’s our guide to the best UK sporting events this summer and tips on how to get there. The post Key sporting events you won’t want to miss in 2025 appeared first on Veygo.| Veygo
The summer’s here which can only mean one thing – the start of festival season. Here’s our round-up of the six best festivals you can visit the summer, with some essential tips to keep things fun and stress-free along the way. The post Your guide to the UK’s top summer festivals in 2025 appeared first on Veygo.| Veygo
School holidays are the perfect time to get in some extra driving practise! Here are 5 tips to help you improve your driving skills and boost your confidence behind the wheel this half term.| Veygo
A blog about mental health, emotional distress, autism and hope.| Undercover Autism
This blog explores my idea that some of the so-called traits of autism are in fact instinctive ways Autistic people practice self-care. These acts of self-care are pathologised perhaps, because they are observed and interpreted by people who experience the world very differently from us...| Undercover Autism
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My difficulties arise from sensory processing differences rather than a lack of understanding.| Undercover Autism
Reflections, insights and suggestions from an Autistic professional.| Undercover Autism
