As a neurodiverse individual, I deeply loathed people promising things they had absolutely no control over or by no means could predict. ‘Everything will be okay’ was a phrase that grated on my nerves. Yet, I’ve come to learn that neurotypicals needed that reassurance even if they knew it couldn’t possibly hold any truth.

“Speculation is seldom productive. You can formulate better theories with more information.

“But Namatjira, fortunately, is remembered for many good things.” Colin started counting on his fingers. “His amazing depiction of the breathtaking Australian landscape. Being the first Aboriginal artist to gain respect and popularity in a wider audience. Being known as a pioneer for Aboriginal rights. Being the first Indigenous person to be given

She was a precise little girl and if channelled correctly, her meticulousness could become a powerful tool for her. If not, the kind of pedantic organisation I was looking at could prevent her from ever viewing a project as complete, always finding the smallest things to improve.

was in the arms of the man I loved, the man who loved me because of and despite my neurodiversity.

These people sitting in my living area were the reason I was able to overcome the limitations set by my neurodiverse mind. Not only in extreme situations like preventing a volcanic eruption, but in everyday life. I shifted closer to Colin and leaned against his side. He was my anchor in a chaotic neurotypical world.

“Pegasus, the spyware developed by NSO Group—an Israeli cyber-arms company.