I found that my coping mechanism through my 20s was to bluster through life but in hindsight, that wasn’t a very good strategy because it left a lot of chaos in my wake.
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It can be very upsetting to be in certain environments and we can’t always prevent our emotional reaction to certain things so awareness can let us know how to prepare ourselves, what to avoid, and what kind of clothing to wear. Learn about your stimulus and triggers and overwhelm. I think the best advice I have is to do is to develop awareness about yourself. Can you give our readers with Aspergers advice? You wrote a book about running a successful business and life with Aspergers. I began the longest relationship of my life, which I am still in. This revelation allowed me to modify how I interacted with others and create much more stable relationships in my 30s. It has been really powerful, like a slow light going on, gradually illuminating a giant field behind me. In this way my diagnosis offered me a road map to taking care of people that I care about. It also taught me that I had an ongoing problem hearing nonverbal expressions of people’s boundaries.
My diagnosis allowed me to realize, for the first time, that I need to have agency in my own life rather than allowing things to happen to me. I felt ike I had to go along with impositions from other people because they would insist that I was not adhering to social norms. Previously I felt like things happened to me. Suddenly, everything in the rearview mirror made sense and I slowly began to master executive function. I felt like my life really began that day. I really wanted to be sure because so many things in my life were “Well, it’s probably this but we aren’t completely sure.”Ĭan you tell me what your diagnosis means to you? I was 32 when I was first diagnosed with 99% certainty and I was 37 when I received a gold standard diagnosis. What age were you when you were diagnosed with Aspergers? The space acts as a rotating pop-up gallery within the shop where we feature an artists work every few months along with a special wall with their own mural.An interview with Joe Biel, founder of Microcosm Publishing, and author of “Good Trouble: Building a Successful Life & Business with Asperger’s” Our shop focuses on women, lgbtq, people of color, artists and designers works ranging from clothing, jewelry, home & paper goods, self care, zines, smokeware and ceramics by local Portland artists and people from across the country. A portion will also fund our projects and fundraiser events that empower women and the community. That is why a portion of the sales from Project Object goes towards Bradley Angle, a non-profit organization that places women and anyone experiencing-or at risk of- domestic violence with services that provide them with safety, education, empowerment, healing and hope. This includes giving back to the causes we care deeply about. Now more than ever, we have the responsibility to stay informed and proactive. There’s so much sorrow, pain, and injustice going on in the world. Join us for workshops, classes, music, guest artists, speakers, workshop leaders, networking, films and more.Įach event will donate a portion of it’s proceeds to a cause we are passionate about supporting.Ī PROJECT THAT STANDS UP AGAINST ISSUES WE OBJECT TO.
Whether you are a first timer or daily consumer, all women are welcome to join. Our intention is to nurture a safe space for women to create, learn and connect.
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Tokeativity is a cannabis events series for women based in Portland, Oregon created by Lisa Snyder and co-curated by both Lisa & Samantha Montanaro. She also manages her own publishing list of feminist bicycling books (EBP). No need to have a book or idea for one to attend, but if you do, please come prepared with a (timed!) 5-second pitch.Įlly Blue is our co-owner, marketing director, and events manager. There’ll be plenty of opportunities for questions. You’ll never look at a book the same way again. * The best way to pitch and sell your book to a publisher, agent, or readers * The all-important art of title development * How to navigate the publishing landscape Elly Blue, co-owner of Portland-based independent Microcosm Publishing will cut through the confusion, with an engaging talk about the current state and future of book publishing.
Register now to reserve your spot!īig publishers, small presses, self-publishing, indie publishing… if you’ve written a book or are thinking about it, there are a lot of options out there vying for your attention (and money).
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