Autistic people deserve to be the hero in stories too.

We deserve to have representation where we aren’t just stereotypes of being too quiet or too loud.. too weird.. or a device to be used to teach patience or empathy. We deserve it all.

Which is why all of my characters are neurodivergent, yes, but my main characters I always write as being autistic even if it’s not explicitly stated as such.

However, Crowe will have Lunette talk about her experience with being a witch and autistic. 🫶🏼

Eye to Eye Beneath the Waves
With aoi_underwater
A rare kind of underwater connection — every dive in this place leads to a memorable meeting with this Orange-Lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus). Rather than being defensive, it comes close, makes eye contact, and shows clear curiosity. For several days straight, the same fish kept approaching me at its reef — as if it wanted to “chat.”

Justin Crawford's always-present smile brings life to Phillies on first homestand of 2026

https://onpattison.com/news/2026/apr/01/philadelphia-phillies-news-justin-crawford-walk-off-washington-nationals/