Often I have adults who suspect they may be on the Autism Spectrum. Unfortunately I am unable to offer diagnosis but I try my best to assist them with information where necessary.
Should you feel you are on the Autism Spectrum, I would strongly encourage you to contact Minds and Hearts or go to Dr Tony Attwood's website. You may also want to contact an Asperger Association in your area or if you are in Australia to contact Asperger Services Australia.
Sometimes diagnosis is best should you feel a need to truly understand where you stand in the world.
Some information from Dr Tony Attwood's website may also be of some interest
A qualitative impairment in social interaction:
* Failure to develop friendships that are appropriate to the child’s developmental level.
* Impaired use of non-verbal behaviour such as eye gaze, facial expression and body language to regulate a social interaction.
* Lack of social and emotional reciprocity and empathy.
* Impaired ability to identify social cues and conventions.
A qualitative impairment in subtle communication skills:
* Fluent speech but difficulties with conversation skills and a tendency to be pedantic, have an unusual prosody and to make a literal interpretation.
Restrictive Interests:
* The development of special interests that is unusual in their intensity and focus.
* Preference for routine and consistency
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Aspies and Neuro Typical Success
For an Aspie Neuro Typical Success is something we are unable to adapt to or achieve. Often the essential requirements of implementing the correct and necessary social skills causes us to feel held back and unable to aspire to anything within a neuro typical success. Despite people telling me that I put myself down, I feel in this life I will struggle or perhaps have accepted the following.
1. I will never get married
2. I will never be able to afford my own house or an independent lifestyle
3. I more than likely will never be promoted or fall into a career which utilizes my skills.
4. I will struggle to obtain or implement the necessary social skills to help me get ahead in the world.
As I am close to turning 40, I have come to the realisation that trying to find something I am good at is just a waste of time and furthermore I am likely to be crushed by such goals not working out or being obtainable. Despite some people being envious of my life style, I would ask those people not to be but instead cast their eyes back on my life before diagnosis. Here I did not know who I was and I had nobody help me to understand the world around me. At one time I even thought about taking my own life as I was just not understood and accepted. I just didn't seem to be good at anything and felt my life had no purpose. I also endured depression but back then you could not turn to anybody as society just did not understand. I worked hard to get to where I am today despite the many set backs a long the way. I was just not prepared to listen to the critics who told me I was worthless and and had no brains. I can also remember feeling angry at one person who was more or less interested in how much sex I had when I was in a long distance relationship with an Asperger woman overseas than more so of asking me about what it was like to have my first girl friend at 36 years of age. I just though how insensitive and shallow! Couldn't this person think of something better to occupy their small mind?
I have come to the realisation that I need to do my best to promote awareness. Conventional means of promoting awareness just seem to not work for me. I don't think I can write a book that really interests anyone and furthermore I am not a high profile person with lots of money, so all I can really do is just try my hardest and do the best I can.
I would wish more so for a world which is accepting of Autism rather than dismissive and sometimes critical. It would be good to live in a world where a person on the Autism Spectrum could be accepted rather than isolated and in some instances bullied just because we do not fit in.
Not all Aspies are geniuses. I know of some who are struggling in a world around them to find their place in the world. Although we may not be cut out to make it in the neuro typical world, we therefore are dependent on support and services which really either do not exist or provide insufficient support. Things really need to change and change fast as Autism is not going to go away and children with Autism are going to become adults with Autism.
For me, my goal is to provide and raise awareness where I can. I can only do my best and I am one person. More adults with Autism need to support me in what I do so we can begin to make changes. I believe this will happen soon. If an Aspie is unable to make it in the neuro typical world then it is necessary that they have support and access to services to assist them. Why should they suffer in silence and furthermore endure low self esteem and social isolation? Together we can make a difference! I am not out for personal glory but I do hope my efforts bring upon change to make the world a more accepting and supportive place for persons on the Autism Spectrum.
1. I will never get married
2. I will never be able to afford my own house or an independent lifestyle
3. I more than likely will never be promoted or fall into a career which utilizes my skills.
4. I will struggle to obtain or implement the necessary social skills to help me get ahead in the world.
As I am close to turning 40, I have come to the realisation that trying to find something I am good at is just a waste of time and furthermore I am likely to be crushed by such goals not working out or being obtainable. Despite some people being envious of my life style, I would ask those people not to be but instead cast their eyes back on my life before diagnosis. Here I did not know who I was and I had nobody help me to understand the world around me. At one time I even thought about taking my own life as I was just not understood and accepted. I just didn't seem to be good at anything and felt my life had no purpose. I also endured depression but back then you could not turn to anybody as society just did not understand. I worked hard to get to where I am today despite the many set backs a long the way. I was just not prepared to listen to the critics who told me I was worthless and and had no brains. I can also remember feeling angry at one person who was more or less interested in how much sex I had when I was in a long distance relationship with an Asperger woman overseas than more so of asking me about what it was like to have my first girl friend at 36 years of age. I just though how insensitive and shallow! Couldn't this person think of something better to occupy their small mind?
I have come to the realisation that I need to do my best to promote awareness. Conventional means of promoting awareness just seem to not work for me. I don't think I can write a book that really interests anyone and furthermore I am not a high profile person with lots of money, so all I can really do is just try my hardest and do the best I can.
I would wish more so for a world which is accepting of Autism rather than dismissive and sometimes critical. It would be good to live in a world where a person on the Autism Spectrum could be accepted rather than isolated and in some instances bullied just because we do not fit in.
Not all Aspies are geniuses. I know of some who are struggling in a world around them to find their place in the world. Although we may not be cut out to make it in the neuro typical world, we therefore are dependent on support and services which really either do not exist or provide insufficient support. Things really need to change and change fast as Autism is not going to go away and children with Autism are going to become adults with Autism.
For me, my goal is to provide and raise awareness where I can. I can only do my best and I am one person. More adults with Autism need to support me in what I do so we can begin to make changes. I believe this will happen soon. If an Aspie is unable to make it in the neuro typical world then it is necessary that they have support and access to services to assist them. Why should they suffer in silence and furthermore endure low self esteem and social isolation? Together we can make a difference! I am not out for personal glory but I do hope my efforts bring upon change to make the world a more accepting and supportive place for persons on the Autism Spectrum.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Are humans really supposed to fly?
It is weird when you take off and land from one place to another that we say we flew to here or overseas. It is also ironic that a big metal contraption with elongated pieces of metal known as wings can take us over the oceans and to other cities. Such is the jet age!
I am used to flying but I wonder how many people feel totally comfortable with the fact they are more than 35 000 feet in the sky? How do you feel when a large metal object is tossed around in the sky when there is different atmospheric pressures and air pockets? I guess you become accustomed to it.
I find the most fear I have in flying is the take off and the landing. Once the plane has leveled out and so long as there is no turbulence, everything is fine by me. I don't mind the sound of the engines as the begin roaring to take off but I wonder how long it will be before we have galactic flights. What would you think of traveling from Brisbane to London in less than an hour? I guess anti gravity would be something different as you would be eating your food out of a straw rather than a small plate and tiny cup? I guess such travel will soon become a reality as there would be no turbulence but I guess you may or may not need a space suit?
I remember the worst turbulence I had was on a trip to Christchurch, New Zealand. New Zealand has a lot of air turbulence and Wellington has a scary airport. It was like being on a roller coaster as people were tossed around inside the fuselage of the plane. Should we again introduce supersonic aircraft like Concorde and would it not be better to fly up, around, under or over turbulence? You be the judge.
I am used to flying but I wonder how many people feel totally comfortable with the fact they are more than 35 000 feet in the sky? How do you feel when a large metal object is tossed around in the sky when there is different atmospheric pressures and air pockets? I guess you become accustomed to it.
I find the most fear I have in flying is the take off and the landing. Once the plane has leveled out and so long as there is no turbulence, everything is fine by me. I don't mind the sound of the engines as the begin roaring to take off but I wonder how long it will be before we have galactic flights. What would you think of traveling from Brisbane to London in less than an hour? I guess anti gravity would be something different as you would be eating your food out of a straw rather than a small plate and tiny cup? I guess such travel will soon become a reality as there would be no turbulence but I guess you may or may not need a space suit?
I remember the worst turbulence I had was on a trip to Christchurch, New Zealand. New Zealand has a lot of air turbulence and Wellington has a scary airport. It was like being on a roller coaster as people were tossed around inside the fuselage of the plane. Should we again introduce supersonic aircraft like Concorde and would it not be better to fly up, around, under or over turbulence? You be the judge.
Assistance with improving Australian and New Zealand Medical Services for people with Asperger Syndrome
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am emailing in the hope you may be able to help me with a project I am planning to undertake in July and August 2011.
I am a GP in Bournemouth, England. Details of my practice can be found at http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/GP.aspx?Pid=7cdbf320-f637-49e0-a7d9-8e9f77bb393b&TopicId=9
I have the opportunity to take a sabbatical from my post in 2011. I have applied to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust for a travel fellowship to allow me to do this work.
My project is about looking at how primary care medical services can offer a better service to people with Asperger’s syndrome. I would hope to be traveling through Australia and New Zealand meeting people from care organizations, which help people with Asperger’s syndrome. I would like to meet people with Asperger’s syndrome and their families to discuss what they feel is good about the services they access and what they feel could be improved.
This is why I am asking for your help. I would be very grateful if you would allow me to spend some time with your staff/volunteers/service users and their families to understand how your service works and the benefits received by your clients. This will allow me to reflect on how things can be improved in my own work environment for people with Asperger’s syndrome, for their carers and to liaise better with organizations that support people with Asperger’s syndrome.
One of the motivations to do this work is that my son, who is now 13 was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome a few years back and I would like to use this opportunity to understand more about the syndrome to help him and my family as well as the wider community.
I will need to complete a piece of written work for the fellowship and I will be looking at other ways of informing relevant statutory and voluntary agencies of my findings. This will allow others to consider if they can improve what they do for people with Asperger’s syndrome.
I am in the latter stages of applying for the travel fellowship. The final decision about whether WCMT will support my project will come in February 2011. Therefore, I am making an initial contact with relevant organizations to establish a willingness to be involved. I would be expecting to be in Queensland in early July for approximately 2 weeks and would very much like to meet up with you.
I would be grateful if you could respond to this email to confirm whether or not this project is something you could help me with.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Yours faithfully
Dr Jamie Sutherland
PS Having seen the news, I appreciate this is a difficult time for Queenslanders. I apologize for troubling you if you have been caught up in the flood disaster. My thoughts are with you.
I am emailing in the hope you may be able to help me with a project I am planning to undertake in July and August 2011.
I am a GP in Bournemouth, England. Details of my practice can be found at http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/GP.aspx?Pid=7cdbf320-f637-49e0-a7d9-8e9f77bb393b&TopicId=9
I have the opportunity to take a sabbatical from my post in 2011. I have applied to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust for a travel fellowship to allow me to do this work.
My project is about looking at how primary care medical services can offer a better service to people with Asperger’s syndrome. I would hope to be traveling through Australia and New Zealand meeting people from care organizations, which help people with Asperger’s syndrome. I would like to meet people with Asperger’s syndrome and their families to discuss what they feel is good about the services they access and what they feel could be improved.
This is why I am asking for your help. I would be very grateful if you would allow me to spend some time with your staff/volunteers/service users and their families to understand how your service works and the benefits received by your clients. This will allow me to reflect on how things can be improved in my own work environment for people with Asperger’s syndrome, for their carers and to liaise better with organizations that support people with Asperger’s syndrome.
One of the motivations to do this work is that my son, who is now 13 was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome a few years back and I would like to use this opportunity to understand more about the syndrome to help him and my family as well as the wider community.
I will need to complete a piece of written work for the fellowship and I will be looking at other ways of informing relevant statutory and voluntary agencies of my findings. This will allow others to consider if they can improve what they do for people with Asperger’s syndrome.
I am in the latter stages of applying for the travel fellowship. The final decision about whether WCMT will support my project will come in February 2011. Therefore, I am making an initial contact with relevant organizations to establish a willingness to be involved. I would be expecting to be in Queensland in early July for approximately 2 weeks and would very much like to meet up with you.
I would be grateful if you could respond to this email to confirm whether or not this project is something you could help me with.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Yours faithfully
Dr Jamie Sutherland
PS Having seen the news, I appreciate this is a difficult time for Queenslanders. I apologize for troubling you if you have been caught up in the flood disaster. My thoughts are with you.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Things are looking optomistic despite the slow grind.
As many of you are aware I am somewhat passionate about allowing society to understand and to accept Autism more in the adult population. It would be good one day to have people not think twice about Autism nor question it in the adult population. It would be good to break down the social isolation and to be accepted and understood by those around you rather than distanced and made to live in social isolation. Throughout my life the most difficult aspect has been to make friends between to 18 to 40 age break. I either seem to not fit in, stand out, be misunderstood, judged wrongly or forced into social isolation which has been more of a hindrance than a help. I do not see it as the fault of people but more so the lack of awareness I endured at an early age. The keys phases of growing up were periods of frustration and non acceptance for me. I was not good at sport nor was I good at mixing with people my own age. I struggled with finding and maintaining relationships and I hope soon that such barriers will break down. It would be good to live in a world where you could be accepted more so than isolated and in some cases remain on the outer and having to constantly defend yourself for just being the way you are as a person.
I cannot understand why society often has to be so harsh in its treatment of those of us who are different and may see the world around them differently and respond in a way that may not fit the normal conventions of mainstream society. Often for regular people, especially younger people understanding Autism in adults may just be too difficult and furthermore sometimes seen as impossible. However there are some strategies that may help in overcoming some barriers.
Friendship is not really a big requirement. Just being a friend can make a person's life different on the Autism Spectrum. For a regular person you may need to define boundaries more clearly as to how much or how little you can be a friend. Also just some understanding of the person's special interest or eccentricity may need to be required. People with Asperger Syndrome including myself are not always aware of what we may do, say or behave when we are around other people. Quite often we are at the mercy of anxiety which controls our thoughts and actions and we may appear akward but just being tolerant and perhaps guiding us where we may be doing something wrong or which is irritating may be more helpful than just simply writing us off. I often find NT's (Neurotypicals) challenging but I don't think adopting an us and them mentality is always helpful. All that is required is for an acceptance of eccentricity more so than an intolerance of it. Just see a person on the Autism Spectrum as perhaps being like a migrant in that we may not always understand the culture which exists around us but if you take the time to see how we think and feel about the world you may be quite interested in what we have to say or what we may think. It is not really fair that adults with Autism should have to suffer social isolation and rejection as we are not really isolated dwellers. We do want friends just that we don't really know how to go about making or keeping them. Large periods of social isolation does not mean that we dislike you or do not want to be your friend. It is just that we need more time to recover from excessive social interaction or the use of large amounts of mental energy.
It would be good to see Australia as a country which starts to embrace Autism in a more positive manner. This would be better than the alternative of living in social isolation and people never really taking the time to understand how exactly Autism affects an adult. Over the coming days, months and years, I intend to get more and more of the message out there about Autism in adults. I would like to see adults with Autism in employment and to be given and afforded the same opportunities of the general community. I do not want or wish to seek popularity but I do want to be liked and of course have friends. I do not understand why in this world that people pursue endless materialism but fail to take the time to build, find and nurture friendships. The common excuse of being busy is common nowadays but interaction cannot all be one way. There needs to be a common ground for both Aspie and NT alike to find common ground. We need to build a society which stops seeing Autism as a disability but more so a means of change and a tolerance of eccentricity and diversity. People need to shirk their ignorance and embrace Autism as something new, and a different way of thinking from the boring normality which exists in life. I know of children who also are the same. If we take the time to learn what it is that they like about their special interest you may find it an alternative to trappings of society.
I really hope 2011 will be a better year and a more progressive year than the one just passed. We need to move Australia forward to embrace Autism in adults and let us begin with the very moment to allow such progress to begin.
What you can do to enrich a person with Autism and their life
1. Try to be a friend and let the person know your boundaries
2. Be honest to the person with Autism and do not lie to them
3. Realise Autism is not a bad thing and the person with Autism may not always be responsible for how Autism affects them
4. Keep an open mind more so than judge at first sight
5. Try to understand the person with Autism
6. Accept eccentricity as a means of creativity and change from boredom
7. See how you can help to lower unemployment rates in adults
8. Try to include a person with Autism into a planned event or activity
9. Embrace Autism as a positive
10. Just be tolerant and do not judge the person with Autism too quickly.
I cannot understand why society often has to be so harsh in its treatment of those of us who are different and may see the world around them differently and respond in a way that may not fit the normal conventions of mainstream society. Often for regular people, especially younger people understanding Autism in adults may just be too difficult and furthermore sometimes seen as impossible. However there are some strategies that may help in overcoming some barriers.
Friendship is not really a big requirement. Just being a friend can make a person's life different on the Autism Spectrum. For a regular person you may need to define boundaries more clearly as to how much or how little you can be a friend. Also just some understanding of the person's special interest or eccentricity may need to be required. People with Asperger Syndrome including myself are not always aware of what we may do, say or behave when we are around other people. Quite often we are at the mercy of anxiety which controls our thoughts and actions and we may appear akward but just being tolerant and perhaps guiding us where we may be doing something wrong or which is irritating may be more helpful than just simply writing us off. I often find NT's (Neurotypicals) challenging but I don't think adopting an us and them mentality is always helpful. All that is required is for an acceptance of eccentricity more so than an intolerance of it. Just see a person on the Autism Spectrum as perhaps being like a migrant in that we may not always understand the culture which exists around us but if you take the time to see how we think and feel about the world you may be quite interested in what we have to say or what we may think. It is not really fair that adults with Autism should have to suffer social isolation and rejection as we are not really isolated dwellers. We do want friends just that we don't really know how to go about making or keeping them. Large periods of social isolation does not mean that we dislike you or do not want to be your friend. It is just that we need more time to recover from excessive social interaction or the use of large amounts of mental energy.
It would be good to see Australia as a country which starts to embrace Autism in a more positive manner. This would be better than the alternative of living in social isolation and people never really taking the time to understand how exactly Autism affects an adult. Over the coming days, months and years, I intend to get more and more of the message out there about Autism in adults. I would like to see adults with Autism in employment and to be given and afforded the same opportunities of the general community. I do not want or wish to seek popularity but I do want to be liked and of course have friends. I do not understand why in this world that people pursue endless materialism but fail to take the time to build, find and nurture friendships. The common excuse of being busy is common nowadays but interaction cannot all be one way. There needs to be a common ground for both Aspie and NT alike to find common ground. We need to build a society which stops seeing Autism as a disability but more so a means of change and a tolerance of eccentricity and diversity. People need to shirk their ignorance and embrace Autism as something new, and a different way of thinking from the boring normality which exists in life. I know of children who also are the same. If we take the time to learn what it is that they like about their special interest you may find it an alternative to trappings of society.
I really hope 2011 will be a better year and a more progressive year than the one just passed. We need to move Australia forward to embrace Autism in adults and let us begin with the very moment to allow such progress to begin.
What you can do to enrich a person with Autism and their life
1. Try to be a friend and let the person know your boundaries
2. Be honest to the person with Autism and do not lie to them
3. Realise Autism is not a bad thing and the person with Autism may not always be responsible for how Autism affects them
4. Keep an open mind more so than judge at first sight
5. Try to understand the person with Autism
6. Accept eccentricity as a means of creativity and change from boredom
7. See how you can help to lower unemployment rates in adults
8. Try to include a person with Autism into a planned event or activity
9. Embrace Autism as a positive
10. Just be tolerant and do not judge the person with Autism too quickly.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
As a society are we becoming ruder
As an Australian I am very concerned about the future of this country. What concerns me is the way people seem to not really just how lucky they are to be living here and more importantly the lack of pride and respect that seems to be increasing. In my travels I have come across some very rude people and I really do not know what is driving such anger and rudeness when it is not provoked. For instance I stayed in a motel in Warnambool and despite me paying money and being a customer, I felt uncomfortable when approaching the motel owners concerned. I was more or less rudely informed that the motel owners had put themselves out to offer me the motel rates and furthermore, I was abruptly corrected when filling out a request for a breakfast order. Look I know people have it tough but does the fact that a person have their own issues need to become my issue also? I am paying these people a service and should not feel that I have to be privy to such crap. Also I was told more or less by another service provider that despite them having a tough day that I should be more considerate of their situation. I do not pay my money to hear excuses but more so to be provided with a service like any other customer who relies on a merchant to offer them service. I find people are becoming increasingly rude and intolerant of the needs of other people and enough is enough. It needs to stop. I talk to some older people who have a great story to tell but quite simply fall in the wayside of our fast paced society. We hear enough excuses and now it is time for action. I am tired of the rudeness, the coldness and the serious concern regarding the way this country is going. Australia should be a proud nation instead of an unfriendly and rude one. Whenever a person is rude to me I try not to suffer fools gladly.
I enjoyed the Flagstaff Village in Warnambool as the Tourist Operator took the time to answer my questions concerning the work and research of history that went into it. I could have spent several days just looking around. We have a history in Australia. We just don't take the time to explore it and be proud of it. Both Aboriginal and European History are important and yet nobody seems interested in opening their minds more. I am sick and tired of the sleaze factor and the projected garbage that seems to be contaminating people's minds. I mean don't people think and open their minds to the world around them? If I travel the great length of this country, I expect to be treated with some respect from a service provider and do not feel I should have to suffer rudeness. There is no place for it nor any excuse. Please do not call me mate if I do not know you or provide crap service because perhaps you had a hard day. I do not go to work if I have a crap day and blame everyone around me for the way I may feel on a certain day. People seriously need a reality check in Australia and the rest of the world as things can get better with the right attitude.
The Australian dollar is strong so we should be proud. We should do something to make use of who we are as people instead of dwelling in our misfortunes. Open your minds up to think and explore and you never know what you may learn. I just don't think people want to think anymore and expect things to be done for them. Also why does society insist on punishing a person's sensory areas as an act of cruelness. This applies to a person on the Autism Spectrum who society can cause trouble to by being mean in areas where they should not be. Furthermore I get sick of people who stare at me. I do not stare at them so they should not stare at me. I find it impolite and I find people who think narrowly should be given an injection of intellectual curiosity.
Things that really annoy me are the way some people have become sleazy, pry into other people's business. Also do you notice how many people now have tattoos and I have to admit on some people they do not look good.
I enjoyed the Flagstaff Village in Warnambool as the Tourist Operator took the time to answer my questions concerning the work and research of history that went into it. I could have spent several days just looking around. We have a history in Australia. We just don't take the time to explore it and be proud of it. Both Aboriginal and European History are important and yet nobody seems interested in opening their minds more. I am sick and tired of the sleaze factor and the projected garbage that seems to be contaminating people's minds. I mean don't people think and open their minds to the world around them? If I travel the great length of this country, I expect to be treated with some respect from a service provider and do not feel I should have to suffer rudeness. There is no place for it nor any excuse. Please do not call me mate if I do not know you or provide crap service because perhaps you had a hard day. I do not go to work if I have a crap day and blame everyone around me for the way I may feel on a certain day. People seriously need a reality check in Australia and the rest of the world as things can get better with the right attitude.
The Australian dollar is strong so we should be proud. We should do something to make use of who we are as people instead of dwelling in our misfortunes. Open your minds up to think and explore and you never know what you may learn. I just don't think people want to think anymore and expect things to be done for them. Also why does society insist on punishing a person's sensory areas as an act of cruelness. This applies to a person on the Autism Spectrum who society can cause trouble to by being mean in areas where they should not be. Furthermore I get sick of people who stare at me. I do not stare at them so they should not stare at me. I find it impolite and I find people who think narrowly should be given an injection of intellectual curiosity.
Things that really annoy me are the way some people have become sleazy, pry into other people's business. Also do you notice how many people now have tattoos and I have to admit on some people they do not look good.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Back in Brisbane again 2011
Well it is a new year 2011 and I am back in Brisbane again. I have just written a letter to Virgin Blue Airlines concerning my treatment on the plane as a person on the Autism Spectrum. The trip from Brisbane to Melbourne was somewhat bumpy and anxiety provoking but on my return the flight was much smoother with less turbulence.
Now to write about my trip to Melbourne!
I was very impressed with the greater level of awareness and support in Melbourne for adults on the Autism Spectrum. When and if I am able to talk with Dr Tony Attwood soon, I will be informing Tony of the support for adults in Melbourne. My thanks go to Anthony, Daniel, Ryan, Jason and Brigit for making me feel welcome while in Melbourne. I was able to attend a bbq of the Asperger Syndrome adults on one of Melbourne's bayside suburbs. Also co-ordinator Brigit needs to be mentioned and thanked for her work in hosting these events and allowing adults with Autism the opportunity to connect with each other and to forge friendships. I now have more friends and it is good to know that I have friends in Melbourne as well as other countries in the world.
2011 will be a big challenge and together we all need to work together to ensure necessary awareness and support begins in Australia. I hope to be visiting schools over the coming months and raising awareness both in Australia and possibly New Zealand to know what level of support and awareness is happening. Over the coming months, I will be hoping to work on unemployment issues with adults on the Autism Spectrum and with my planned visit to the United Kingdom in June 2011, vital work will be obtained to help Australia move forward to create jobs for adults with Autism.
In the meantime please continue to support awareness where you can and more importantly I would encourage every adult to become more open in their own efforts in raising awareness of the Autism Spectrum within their community or country.
Now to write about my trip to Melbourne!
I was very impressed with the greater level of awareness and support in Melbourne for adults on the Autism Spectrum. When and if I am able to talk with Dr Tony Attwood soon, I will be informing Tony of the support for adults in Melbourne. My thanks go to Anthony, Daniel, Ryan, Jason and Brigit for making me feel welcome while in Melbourne. I was able to attend a bbq of the Asperger Syndrome adults on one of Melbourne's bayside suburbs. Also co-ordinator Brigit needs to be mentioned and thanked for her work in hosting these events and allowing adults with Autism the opportunity to connect with each other and to forge friendships. I now have more friends and it is good to know that I have friends in Melbourne as well as other countries in the world.
2011 will be a big challenge and together we all need to work together to ensure necessary awareness and support begins in Australia. I hope to be visiting schools over the coming months and raising awareness both in Australia and possibly New Zealand to know what level of support and awareness is happening. Over the coming months, I will be hoping to work on unemployment issues with adults on the Autism Spectrum and with my planned visit to the United Kingdom in June 2011, vital work will be obtained to help Australia move forward to create jobs for adults with Autism.
In the meantime please continue to support awareness where you can and more importantly I would encourage every adult to become more open in their own efforts in raising awareness of the Autism Spectrum within their community or country.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
The NT boundaries issue
Do Neuro Typicals have boundary issues? Yes I believe they do. There are conditions and rules to get on with them and either be a friend or enter a relationship. Aspies are easier at times to get on with and I don't need to be around a person who is self conscious of their appearance. NTs make this world impssible and their reluctance to change is almost non penetrable. The NT boundaries are hard for Aspies but I am who I am and until change happens Aspies will remain in the darkness of ignorance. Ask yourself do NTs have boundaries?
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Aspergers the adult epidemic
As I type this blog post from on my IPhone from Ballarat I feel somewhat reassured that I am not the only adult affected by the Austism Spectrum. As more adults are now becoming diagnosed the barriers of ignorance in Australia need to be broken down. I do not see having Asperger Syndrome as a burden nor do I see it as some kind of weakness that I need to shirk as other people do not want to accept it. As time moves foreward the Australian community need to let more light into the closed and narrow tunnel of darkness. How much longer do adults with Autism need to confront unemployment and rejection? How much bullying is required for confidence and self esteem to become an ever growing problem?! More so how much awareness is required to penetrate and crush these barriers of ignorance?
Need I remind you that a man whose people confronted inequality was to speak in Washington DC in 1963 to bring to the government the issues of racism. Having Autism is more of a silent struggle. People do not see the hearts that bleed, the families who suffer in silence and all that is required is a person to rise and speak for a sent majority. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln said that "A house divided against itself cannot stand" and "nor can a nation exist half slave and half free". For adults and children on the Autism Spectrum how long do we need to endure the same inequality? I am not a person who will achieve in this world because I confront barriers and difficulty. I am trying to help adults affected by Autusm obtain employment and still nothing is being done. Will our political leaders do something about Autism in 2011 or will persons affected by Autism confront the resistance to change which exists in Australia at present. Let us hope that 2011 will be better than what exists at present!
Need I remind you that a man whose people confronted inequality was to speak in Washington DC in 1963 to bring to the government the issues of racism. Having Autism is more of a silent struggle. People do not see the hearts that bleed, the families who suffer in silence and all that is required is a person to rise and speak for a sent majority. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln said that "A house divided against itself cannot stand" and "nor can a nation exist half slave and half free". For adults and children on the Autism Spectrum how long do we need to endure the same inequality? I am not a person who will achieve in this world because I confront barriers and difficulty. I am trying to help adults affected by Autusm obtain employment and still nothing is being done. Will our political leaders do something about Autism in 2011 or will persons affected by Autism confront the resistance to change which exists in Australia at present. Let us hope that 2011 will be better than what exists at present!
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Victorian Trip
My trip in Victoria has been good so far but the trip down was not much fun. I probably encountered the worst pilot on Christmas Day as the turbulence was like being in a roller-coaster. Despite being thrown around and people feeling the effects, I wondered if I was going to experience Christmas Day dead. The decent was also rapid. I got to Melbourne in the end. Thankfully my trusted GPS got me out of Melbourne through Geelong and down to Aireys Inlet. It took some time to get to see the actual ocean on the Great Ocean Road but eventually it came into view. After driving a long road to reach Warnambool I am now at motel. Taking friend's advice I today visited Flagship Village and now resting. One more night here and then onto Ballarat for historical sites and then onto Melbourne. Here I will visit some friends and see the sites.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Aspie Friendly Zones
I have often wondered in the world whether or not there are Aspie Friendly Zones. From a scale of 1 - 10 I am trying to measure and determine the level of support and friendliness of countries in the world in relation to the Autism Spectrum. I have come up with the following statistics based at general observation. 1 is the most friendly and support and 10 is the worst forget about it you may as well give up as an insane eccentric.
Australia scores about 7 and Queensland scores about 8-9 in terms of awareness. The more close minded areas increase the intolerance and the score is higher in terms of intolerance
United States would score a 5 but with the immunization debate the intolerance seems to increase also. In Texas like Queensland Australia where there is more of a bravado backward culture intolerance scores increase.
United Kingdom scores about 2 for there is the Autism Bill and as Dr Tony Attwood says an acceptance if a person collects toilet brushes as a special interest
Europe overall probably scores about 4 or 5 but I believe Autism is higher in Austria and Germany in cultures where there is more structure and routine adherance.
Which countries would be Aspie friendly then? Perhaps less westernised ones and more likely countries for example Romania, Bulgaria, and Czech Republic. basically any area where westernisation has not imposed it socialisation curse. What can be done then to decrease the score and raise more tolerance of the Autism Spectrum. Simple get information out there and approach people with open minds and more intellectual curiosity. It would be interesting if Dr Tony Attwood could record some kind of statistic when he visits abroad to determine where in the world the Aspie Friendly countries are to be found.
Where can I go to get acceptance as an Aspie if I live in a close minded area? Try a university or an immigrant community.
Australia scores about 7 and Queensland scores about 8-9 in terms of awareness. The more close minded areas increase the intolerance and the score is higher in terms of intolerance
United States would score a 5 but with the immunization debate the intolerance seems to increase also. In Texas like Queensland Australia where there is more of a bravado backward culture intolerance scores increase.
United Kingdom scores about 2 for there is the Autism Bill and as Dr Tony Attwood says an acceptance if a person collects toilet brushes as a special interest
Europe overall probably scores about 4 or 5 but I believe Autism is higher in Austria and Germany in cultures where there is more structure and routine adherance.
Which countries would be Aspie friendly then? Perhaps less westernised ones and more likely countries for example Romania, Bulgaria, and Czech Republic. basically any area where westernisation has not imposed it socialisation curse. What can be done then to decrease the score and raise more tolerance of the Autism Spectrum. Simple get information out there and approach people with open minds and more intellectual curiosity. It would be interesting if Dr Tony Attwood could record some kind of statistic when he visits abroad to determine where in the world the Aspie Friendly countries are to be found.
Where can I go to get acceptance as an Aspie if I live in a close minded area? Try a university or an immigrant community.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Memories in the United States of America
As some of my friends and family are aware a couple of years ago I visited the United States for what was a life's changing experience. Not only was this my first time in the United States but I got to visit a friend who changed my life forever. This friend has now moved on but she and I experienced great times together in the mid western United States. I thought I would look at Google Earth which I did tonight to re visit the town I visited two years ago and I find it hard to believe that I was actually there. Perhaps by some divine intervention but some of the streets look familiar and the memories are still in my heart and in my mind. Perhaps I will never have such experiences again but I feel fortunate that I experienced them. I can remember visiting the local cafe, visiting the Mississippi River and climbing the nearby mountain. I can remember in almost every American town and city you could see their Stars and Stripes Flag as it stood tall and proud in small town America.
As another year of my life comes to a close, I often wonder and think back to my past. I think of the wonderful friends I have who have helped me where they can in periods of difficulty. They to have their own personal experiences and journey in life. Life does not always pan out the way we would like it to but sometimes we are shown pain and humility to real help forge us ahead as who we are as people. I remember the words of John F Kennedy who said at his inauguration "that the torch has been passed to a new generation". In our lives that torch is passed down from old to young and how often do we really look at who we are as people more so than what society may expect of us. I recently commented on a friend's graduation at UQ. Having just graduated with his photo being shown on Facebook. This friend looks very confident and content with his achievements. Will he ever look back in his life and truly remember his achievements? I cannot understand why people are afraid to be proud of their achievements. It seems that people seem to want to struggle or work towards some unattainable goal and not feel blessed with what they have.
When I visited the United States in 2008, I was 36 years old. People seem to think of Americans as over the top but really they are wonderful people when you get to know them. I spoke to some people in the city and around the woods and they seemed like good folk. It would be good for more Americans to also visit Australia and I often try my best to accommodate American people I have met here in Brisbane. I was in the United States for a month and also spent some time in Canada. I had wonderful and fond memories of being in the United States and I hope one day to return just like General Douglas Macarthur said during World War II in regard to American defence in the Asia region. I was fortunate to have visited the Massachusetts State House and asked questions about this state being a commonwealth to the tour guide who looked like the American Actress, Agnus Moorehead. The thing that intrigued me about America was the size of the country and how coast to coast was populated. More importantly how every state had its own tax system and the list goes on. I hope people reading this post may also like the song from Lobo when they click on the Title of this post.
As another year of my life comes to a close, I often wonder and think back to my past. I think of the wonderful friends I have who have helped me where they can in periods of difficulty. They to have their own personal experiences and journey in life. Life does not always pan out the way we would like it to but sometimes we are shown pain and humility to real help forge us ahead as who we are as people. I remember the words of John F Kennedy who said at his inauguration "that the torch has been passed to a new generation". In our lives that torch is passed down from old to young and how often do we really look at who we are as people more so than what society may expect of us. I recently commented on a friend's graduation at UQ. Having just graduated with his photo being shown on Facebook. This friend looks very confident and content with his achievements. Will he ever look back in his life and truly remember his achievements? I cannot understand why people are afraid to be proud of their achievements. It seems that people seem to want to struggle or work towards some unattainable goal and not feel blessed with what they have.
When I visited the United States in 2008, I was 36 years old. People seem to think of Americans as over the top but really they are wonderful people when you get to know them. I spoke to some people in the city and around the woods and they seemed like good folk. It would be good for more Americans to also visit Australia and I often try my best to accommodate American people I have met here in Brisbane. I was in the United States for a month and also spent some time in Canada. I had wonderful and fond memories of being in the United States and I hope one day to return just like General Douglas Macarthur said during World War II in regard to American defence in the Asia region. I was fortunate to have visited the Massachusetts State House and asked questions about this state being a commonwealth to the tour guide who looked like the American Actress, Agnus Moorehead. The thing that intrigued me about America was the size of the country and how coast to coast was populated. More importantly how every state had its own tax system and the list goes on. I hope people reading this post may also like the song from Lobo when they click on the Title of this post.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone
With 2010 almost coming to a close, I thought I would take the opportunity to wish everyone within the Autism Community Seasons Greetings for 2010 and hope that 2011 will be a good year for everyone.
This year has seen the following on my part
1. I was elected to the University of Queensland Disability Sub Committee as Staff Representative
2. The foundations are hopefully in place for adults on the Autism Spectrum to obtain employment.
3. Some presentations by me with Dr Tony Attwood
4. My book on employment completed and now sent to Dr Tony Attwood for Dr Attwood to write a Foreword
5. My webpage created http://www.garryburge.com/
Once again I would like to wish everyone a very safe Christmas and Happy New Year for 2011. I hope everyone also likes the Christmas Carol associated with this post by double clicking on the Title of this post.
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Seasons Greetings
Garry Burge
This year has seen the following on my part
1. I was elected to the University of Queensland Disability Sub Committee as Staff Representative
2. The foundations are hopefully in place for adults on the Autism Spectrum to obtain employment.
3. Some presentations by me with Dr Tony Attwood
4. My book on employment completed and now sent to Dr Tony Attwood for Dr Attwood to write a Foreword
5. My webpage created http://www.garryburge.com/
Once again I would like to wish everyone a very safe Christmas and Happy New Year for 2011. I hope everyone also likes the Christmas Carol associated with this post by double clicking on the Title of this post.
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Seasons Greetings
Garry Burge
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Why NT career paths suck
The one thing that really annoys me about the NT (neuro typcial) career path is the way that it is structured. For instance I cannot stand authority figures who provide poor direction or allow for promotions of staff who can play the right hand of cards to suck up to them and get what they want.
I hate the interview process. I find it unfair in that a person is judged at face value more so than what skills they demonstrate and the time which is required for the person to do the job. The interview process is highly dependent on a person's social skills and lets face it people on the Autism Spectrum my own experience being mentioned here are not good socially so we fall down.
I hate having to 'bullshit' about my supposed strong points within an interview process or the selection criteria. Time is just wasted to me in trying to address questions and statements when I could be instead working in the job and ensuring I do a good job and be provided with proper direction. I find I don't need a lot of direction when in a job and I get tired of people who tell me what I need to do. I find I am self sufficient and don't like to be disturbed a lot. I cannot understand why in a work environment people talk when they are supposed to be in a work environment for 7hours and 15mins. If work could be performed and executed quickly then why does a person need to devote almost a whole day of their life to completing jobs which can be performed in a few hours.
I think NT people like to be lead whereas Aspies prefer to just get on and do what they need to in a job. I could be wrong but I think Aspies like a job where they feel valued and we are not really social climbers. We like to do what we need to do and don't like to be disturbed a lot. We sometimes get annoyed by certain conditions within a work environment which do not always favour us. For instance equal opportunity as Aspies are disadvantaged by having poor social queues and not always able to communicate effectively or know the social queues to advance in their career.
I have almost entirely given up on a career path as they never work out. In a job I like to know what I have to do and I have not got the energy to be embroiled in office politics. It does not help a work environment.
What exactly is a career path and does the notion sound Aspie friendly? I tend to think not as Aspies are not really social climbers and nor do we like to brag on about how good we are in job interviews either. NT's have to stop thinking we are putting ourselves down when we are in fact telling the truth. I cannot tolerate poor managers or supervisors who give poor direction. I also cannot stand lazy people who just sit around and talk or don't do their job properly. This also applies to teaching institutions to where a teacher may talk for 3/4 hour about their trip to the dentist and take 2 weeks off sick when for a wisdom tooth operation it is usually a week at the most.
Aspies have different wiring. Sadly NT's do not always understand nor how to relate to it. Just because an Aspie may think differently does not mean they are incapable of doing a job. They just need someone to understand them and work on their strong points and communicate where necessary.
Why Aspies make good employees
1. Take few sick days and are reliable
2. Like to do a job properly
3. Do work that NT's find boring
4. Conscientious and strong attention to detail.
5. Don't need or require constant supervision
6. The list goes on
I hate the interview process. I find it unfair in that a person is judged at face value more so than what skills they demonstrate and the time which is required for the person to do the job. The interview process is highly dependent on a person's social skills and lets face it people on the Autism Spectrum my own experience being mentioned here are not good socially so we fall down.
I hate having to 'bullshit' about my supposed strong points within an interview process or the selection criteria. Time is just wasted to me in trying to address questions and statements when I could be instead working in the job and ensuring I do a good job and be provided with proper direction. I find I don't need a lot of direction when in a job and I get tired of people who tell me what I need to do. I find I am self sufficient and don't like to be disturbed a lot. I cannot understand why in a work environment people talk when they are supposed to be in a work environment for 7hours and 15mins. If work could be performed and executed quickly then why does a person need to devote almost a whole day of their life to completing jobs which can be performed in a few hours.
I think NT people like to be lead whereas Aspies prefer to just get on and do what they need to in a job. I could be wrong but I think Aspies like a job where they feel valued and we are not really social climbers. We like to do what we need to do and don't like to be disturbed a lot. We sometimes get annoyed by certain conditions within a work environment which do not always favour us. For instance equal opportunity as Aspies are disadvantaged by having poor social queues and not always able to communicate effectively or know the social queues to advance in their career.
I have almost entirely given up on a career path as they never work out. In a job I like to know what I have to do and I have not got the energy to be embroiled in office politics. It does not help a work environment.
What exactly is a career path and does the notion sound Aspie friendly? I tend to think not as Aspies are not really social climbers and nor do we like to brag on about how good we are in job interviews either. NT's have to stop thinking we are putting ourselves down when we are in fact telling the truth. I cannot tolerate poor managers or supervisors who give poor direction. I also cannot stand lazy people who just sit around and talk or don't do their job properly. This also applies to teaching institutions to where a teacher may talk for 3/4 hour about their trip to the dentist and take 2 weeks off sick when for a wisdom tooth operation it is usually a week at the most.
Aspies have different wiring. Sadly NT's do not always understand nor how to relate to it. Just because an Aspie may think differently does not mean they are incapable of doing a job. They just need someone to understand them and work on their strong points and communicate where necessary.
Why Aspies make good employees
1. Take few sick days and are reliable
2. Like to do a job properly
3. Do work that NT's find boring
4. Conscientious and strong attention to detail.
5. Don't need or require constant supervision
6. The list goes on
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
The Autism Spectrum Evolution
I have sometimes been asked for advice concerning parents with children on the Autism Spectrum. What do I need to do? Where can I get help? The questions are many. I thought with some time on my hands that I would try and provide anyone interested with some useful information from my own personal account. This information may also be useful with the transition of the Autistic person into adulthood.
So here I begin
Here are some questions which I hope can assist people with knowing information. I have also included a link to my own website should you wish to send any questions you may have and I will try my best to answer.
I have just found out my 3 year old has Autism and what do I do?
Firstly be relieved that you have found out early. Don't do nothing but start to get help where possible. Find supportive societies or associations and parents with other Autistic Children on the Autism Spectrum. Do not accept that your Autistic Child is inferior to other children and not worthy of assistance which may be required.
Where can I find a school that supports my child with Autism? Find a school which has a reputable name that provides support. If you have doubts then shop around for a school which delivers. Ensure teachers are willing to listen and support. Don't be afraid to ask for necessary assistance if required. It is your right and your child will benefit than if you do not do anything.
My child is being bullied at school what can I do? The school is not listening either. Do not accept bullying in any shape or form. If the school fails to take action then withdraw your child from the school altogether. Bullying severely scars an Autistic person in their life and later. Do not take any crap nor should you have to endure it
My child has left school where next? Will my child find a job?
Register the person on the Autism Spectrum into an employment agency and ensure they get a good job coach. Ensure you also contact the manager of the employment agency to ensure that should the employment consultant or job coach slacken off that you do something about this. Also refer to information and books on the Autism Spectrum and employment. I have just written a book about the difficulties about the transition into employment and I hope to have this published next year.
Within adulthood a lot of work needs to be done. Some adults including myself on the Autism Spectrum are trying to do something about this. Please be sure to visit my website for further information.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to visit my website and post your questions there as I will try and help in anyway I can.
So here I begin
Here are some questions which I hope can assist people with knowing information. I have also included a link to my own website should you wish to send any questions you may have and I will try my best to answer.
I have just found out my 3 year old has Autism and what do I do?
Firstly be relieved that you have found out early. Don't do nothing but start to get help where possible. Find supportive societies or associations and parents with other Autistic Children on the Autism Spectrum. Do not accept that your Autistic Child is inferior to other children and not worthy of assistance which may be required.
Where can I find a school that supports my child with Autism? Find a school which has a reputable name that provides support. If you have doubts then shop around for a school which delivers. Ensure teachers are willing to listen and support. Don't be afraid to ask for necessary assistance if required. It is your right and your child will benefit than if you do not do anything.
My child is being bullied at school what can I do? The school is not listening either. Do not accept bullying in any shape or form. If the school fails to take action then withdraw your child from the school altogether. Bullying severely scars an Autistic person in their life and later. Do not take any crap nor should you have to endure it
My child has left school where next? Will my child find a job?
Register the person on the Autism Spectrum into an employment agency and ensure they get a good job coach. Ensure you also contact the manager of the employment agency to ensure that should the employment consultant or job coach slacken off that you do something about this. Also refer to information and books on the Autism Spectrum and employment. I have just written a book about the difficulties about the transition into employment and I hope to have this published next year.
Within adulthood a lot of work needs to be done. Some adults including myself on the Autism Spectrum are trying to do something about this. Please be sure to visit my website for further information.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to visit my website and post your questions there as I will try and help in anyway I can.
Deleting people by the click of a mouse
As a society I think we are becoming more and more moved from reality. As the computer age improves, more and more people are relying on online communication to assist them with their lives. The social utilities of Facebook and Twitter also allow for networking but how much focused on community are they really? One of the things I find is the confusion of the term and the loose expression of a 'friend'. On Facebook a person extends or has a collect group of friends on their Facebook account but are they really friends or just simply a connection?
As I use Facebook mainly for networking and for keeping in touch with other people whom I am not even sure actually use their Facebook page, I find that some people are inclined to just delete you with the click of a mouse. It is as simple as that! What needs careful consideration though is that as a society are we beginning to do this with our neighbours and other people around us? Can closure occur with the simple click of a mouse button?
As a society I think humanity has lost the plot. I think people really don't know what they want from life anymore as the choices are endless and sometimes baseless. In our search for meaning and identity, are we really making too many mouse clicks and not enough webpage browses or wikipedia research in seeing what other people are actually doing around us?
It is clear that you are not going to please everyone in this world but more importantly you can try and do what you consider to be the right thing. It seems that a lot of people are not responsible for their own actions and the media only want to hear tragedies or news worthy stories of their own personal choice. How often does a person take the time to listen to the old man on the street who may have a story to tell? The old lady sitting on the bus that may also have a story or just the everyday person who may want to just have a chat only to find the outside world brushing him or her off due to time restraints? As a society I don't think people listen anymore and the common word 'busy' seems to creep into conversation more and more. How long can we continue to go on this merry go round of being busy and ignoring those around us? Will it be too late one day? Will the person we wish to speak to be gone and then it is too late? We only have one go at life and I think some of us forget why we are on God's planet. Surely this merry go round has to stop one day and people start to again respect each other and take time to care about community. We can only hope?
As I use Facebook mainly for networking and for keeping in touch with other people whom I am not even sure actually use their Facebook page, I find that some people are inclined to just delete you with the click of a mouse. It is as simple as that! What needs careful consideration though is that as a society are we beginning to do this with our neighbours and other people around us? Can closure occur with the simple click of a mouse button?
As a society I think humanity has lost the plot. I think people really don't know what they want from life anymore as the choices are endless and sometimes baseless. In our search for meaning and identity, are we really making too many mouse clicks and not enough webpage browses or wikipedia research in seeing what other people are actually doing around us?
It is clear that you are not going to please everyone in this world but more importantly you can try and do what you consider to be the right thing. It seems that a lot of people are not responsible for their own actions and the media only want to hear tragedies or news worthy stories of their own personal choice. How often does a person take the time to listen to the old man on the street who may have a story to tell? The old lady sitting on the bus that may also have a story or just the everyday person who may want to just have a chat only to find the outside world brushing him or her off due to time restraints? As a society I don't think people listen anymore and the common word 'busy' seems to creep into conversation more and more. How long can we continue to go on this merry go round of being busy and ignoring those around us? Will it be too late one day? Will the person we wish to speak to be gone and then it is too late? We only have one go at life and I think some of us forget why we are on God's planet. Surely this merry go round has to stop one day and people start to again respect each other and take time to care about community. We can only hope?
Feeling somewhat burned out
There comes a point in your life that the complacency just gets to you. No matter how hard you try to penetrate it, it just creates a bubble around that you can just cannot seem to burst. Within the bubble you scream, yell and try to convince people what needs to be done but yet the bubble exists and you exist within it as a silent impenetrable voice.
Society just goes on the way it does and you know that around you things need to be improved but people just cannot understand where you are coming from. Perhaps you feel like an alien from another planet.
As Christmas fast approaches things start to wind down for the year and soon another year happens and for the last 20 years you wonder if the next year will be better than the previous one. The bubble still exists again and you have no pin to burst it just the envelope of the bubble around you where you can try and scream as loud as you can and wonder if anyone outside the bubble can hear you or could even be bothered to do so. The wheels of complacency move on and there is not much you can do just only hope that the bubble will soon burst. It is only a matter of when it will happen?!!
Society just goes on the way it does and you know that around you things need to be improved but people just cannot understand where you are coming from. Perhaps you feel like an alien from another planet.
As Christmas fast approaches things start to wind down for the year and soon another year happens and for the last 20 years you wonder if the next year will be better than the previous one. The bubble still exists again and you have no pin to burst it just the envelope of the bubble around you where you can try and scream as loud as you can and wonder if anyone outside the bubble can hear you or could even be bothered to do so. The wheels of complacency move on and there is not much you can do just only hope that the bubble will soon burst. It is only a matter of when it will happen?!!
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