Me, Myself and PDA

I’ve had quite a few reminders over the last few days about something that has troubled me on and off for literally my whole adult life (I’ve just turned 40!) but I felt now was the time to s...

https://memyselfandpda.com/2023/05/20/blame-it-on-the-autistic/

What has 2020 and the pandemic taught me…..the year we spent on pause…… Even though this year has been such a non-starter for many and the worst of their lives for others I’m feeling pret...

https://memyselfandpda.com/2020/12/21/pandemic-christmas-part-one/

So tomorrow (Sunday 12th April) marks 3 weeks since I last left the house. I’ve not even been in the garden and do you know something – I’m loving it! 🥰 I know I shouldn’t brag but thi...

https://memyselfandpda.com/2020/04/11/isolation-heaven/

Following on from a question that the PIP (Personal Independence Payments, which is a UK government benefit) assessor asked me the other day about did I have any hobbies and interests. My first t...

https://memyselfandpda.com/2020/01/04/feeling-crafty/

Families! Can’t pick and choose them……..fuck it! I’m tired of this rift now. It’s stupid and pointless. Right, let’s start at the beginning. Back in April my mum was in hospital. I tr...

https://memyselfandpda.com/2020/01/02/crap-start-to-2020/

Hello everyone! Have you missed me?! Boy, it’s been a long time since I posted anything and yes I have the usual barrel load of excuses like I’ve been too busy, I’ve been too demand avoidan...

https://memyselfandpda.com/2019/12/26/merry-christmas-an-update/

I’ve done several book reviews in the past but I’ve never reviewed a children’s book….until now that is! My friend Jodie Isitt, from Autism with Love, has recently published her first boo...

https://memyselfandpda.com/2019/10/09/book-review-autism-with-lola/

I’m literally sat here crying as I write this. I need to purge myself of all these thoughts and feelings. The anxiety is just too much at the moment. I need to share for me and to maybe help ot...

https://memyselfandpda.com/2019/07/18/my-biggest-fear/

Below is a transcript of yesterday’s (17th April) appointment with the psychiatrist. It was a very difficult appointment for me, even with the support of Paul and my advocate. I felt like I was...

https://memyselfandpda.com/2019/04/18/well-that-was-fun/

Hello everyone! Where do I begin…..it’s been over a year since I published anything here. That’s partly because I’ve been busy but also because of demand avoidance (DA). I’ve written a ...

https://memyselfandpda.com/2019/04/16/long-time-coming/