A perspective on life from an autistic trans femme
In this piece, Subtle talks about how their study abroad year in Japan affected their money management skills. (Image description: A variety of notes from several different currencies. They all have a variety of colours.)
As part of my preparation for life after I graduate, I have been spending some time throughout my last year at university learning about the graduate recruitment system that I would have to deal with to get a job at a major employer. The workshop I attended recently was about assessment centres and what I would have to deal with. (cont.) (Image is of a person in a suit holding a handbag leaping towards a hill with the word "JOB" on it at sunset.)
In this post, Milla discusses a link between the trans concept of passing and the autism concept of masking. (Featured image description: A white, adult woman with long, curly brown hair with her head on her hand. The background is brown)
In this post, Subtle rambles about their experiences with the festive period.
(CN: abuse, trauma, gaslighting, mention of bullying)
(Featured image description: Image is of a stereotypical Christmas setting. There is a brown fireplace in the middle, a Christmas tree to the left and a green armchair to the right.)
In this post, Subtle discusses why asking "What's Your Name and Pronouns?" can add to their anxiety in LGBTQ+ spaces.
Featured image description: Image is of a rainbow flag. The background is a blue sky with clouds and far terrain.)
In this post Subtle talks about their experience with an obscure visual novel duology and related thoughts about otaku culture and masking.
(Featured image description: Image contains a masked white male looking into a mirror. The mirror is being held by two women with shoulder length hair. The woman on the left is white, the other a POC. Text on the bottom right says "UTAWARERUMONO MASK OF TRUTH (C) 2017 (C) AQUAPLUS (C) ATLUS (S) SEGA. All rights reserved.")
In this post, Subtle discusses a trial run they did of their new noise-cancelling headphones at the recent People's Vote March.
(Image is of two old women holding yellow signs saying "Europe Innit! Defend Free Movement". The woman on the left is standing in front of a red phone box.)
In this post, Subtle talks about a revelation they realised recently upon finding an item from their childhood.
(Featured image description: An old man and a young girl are writing equations on a green chalkboard.)
In this post, Subtle discusses their dilemma they have planning their life after they graduate.
(Featured image description: Image contains a view of Planet Earth from outer space. Most of Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East can be seen during the day. The rest is in darkness.)
In this post, Subtle talks about finding a social balance as well as something they've learnt about how other people perceive someone's interest in socialising.
(Featured image description: Five people are sitting round a desk in a classroom talking. There are notebooks and pens on the table.)
