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Founder @ The Beautiful Mess of It All | A Mental and Social Health initiative

On the last day of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, I wanted to share my own most cherished moment of neurodiversity celebration. My autism diagnosis happened after a lifetime of confusion and mental health struggles, around the time of my fortieth birthday, so it was a massive moment for me with a lot of conflicting thoughts and feelings to process. A friend of mine Alex Newman, after hearing about the diagnosis, very simply presented me with a birthday card with a receipt in it from his donation to Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). It was the most understated but beautiful moment of acceptance, support and celebration for someone new to their own diagnosis, and I will never forget it. Celebration via the action of support.

It's Day 6 of Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024! 🎉   NCW has now reached over 139 countries (and counting!), and it has been incredible to see thousands of people around the world celebrating different minds across the week. We can't thank everyone enough for supporting and participating in this global movement 🌟 There are still lots of ways you can get involved. Visit the website to explore the fantastic free resources, access the activities, and download the social media pack to help you share your stories. www.neurodiversityweek.com #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND

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Alex Newman

Award-winning Creative Director. Best-selling Author. SGLBA Member.

9mo

Love seeing you thrive Ryan. Behind you all the way.

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