My autism led me to become a champion of outsiders

Charlotte Amelia Poe grew up knowing she was different. Now it ’s her mission – through her art and writing – to bring about changeFor artist and writer Charlotte Amelia Poe, 30, every day feels like a walk across a frozen pond. “It’s how it’s always been,” she explains. “You’re trying to navigate it and stay safe, but you’re aware that at any moment the ice is likely to crack, and at that point you will sink into the water.”The worst of it is that, when she feels that way, she has no idea how she can avoid going under. “You think you’re doing fine and you’re treading carefully enough not to crack the ice. But suddenly you’ve gone under. You’ve got it completely wrong – and you’ve no idea why.”Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 14, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Joanna Moorhead Tags: Autism Life and style Psychology Society Science Health & wellbeing Source Type: news