My thoughts...

Don't Kill Yourself

For those who don't understand will think this is obvious. But for those of us who do, know this can be the hardest thing to do. I get...

Learning to drive as an Autistic Person

I think learning to drive is a stressful experience for most young people but add in a neurospicy brain and that stress goes off the...

I’m not just defiant and stubborn

As I grew up I never understood who I was. I had frequent shutdowns, was highly anxious and just couldn't cope with what others viewed as...

I don’t want to be included. I want true inclusion.

At the beginning of this year 2023 I had my autistic characteristics used against me yet again. My potential to add value to a situation...

My Story :)

I was recently asked to speak about my story. A five minute video to help and inspire other women and girls with their mental health...

Suicide is not the answer

Believe me I’ve been there. When the world seems so dark and hopeless, that everything is closing in on you. You feel like you are...

Discrimination is real and still goes on

On Thursday evening I experienced yet another setback- proof of how far we still have to come to achieve true inclusivity and diversity....

Eating Disorders aren't glamorous...

(Content Warning- eating disorders, inpatient, abuse, institutional abuse, trauma, suicide) This blog is a bit different to my usual. The...

Traveling with Autism

Travelling on public transport is stressful for the majority of people especially with the current state of the system. However, it’s...

Things have changed...

When you are in the moment it feels like it is going to last forever. It feels like you are drowning and that there is no hope. Nothing...

Hello and Welcome :)

Hello and welcome to the new home of 'Legally Detained'. The good news is we are no longer detained and haven't been for over 2 years!!...