Skip to content
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • GitHub
  • WordPress.com

Politely Defiant

Acceptance is an act of defiance.

Tag: neurodiverse

You can have my sorries.

Honoring the fallen or those we’ve lost doesn’t mean that they are less deserving of our love or tribute because they’re flawed.… Read More You can have my sorries.

May 31, 2022December 12, 2022 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Harmony at Halloween: All color of buckets are welcome at our door!

All color of buckets welcome here! Share your identity even with a mask this Halloween.… Read More Harmony at Halloween: All color of buckets are welcome at our door!

October 31, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

A badge or a burden: the trauma we carry

Our scars can be our strength.… Read More A badge or a burden: the trauma we carry

October 13, 2019October 14, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Learning the kaleidoscope.

So often it can be maddening and seem impossible to slow down enough to see things from their perspective yet, when I force myself to do so, I rarely regret the decision.… Read More Learning the kaleidoscope.

March 14, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Snowgasm

The magic of humor, or snow, can save us all.… Read More Snowgasm

February 6, 2019March 14, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Shadows and votes that go bump in the dark.

Everyone needs to vote. Each vote needs to count. Everyone deserves equal rights. There is no compromise over these three truths.… Read More Shadows and votes that go bump in the dark.

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Amazing Things Do Happen

“I’m different just like everyone else.”… Read More Amazing Things Do Happen

October 3, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

When acceptance isn’t accommodated

If atypical means intelligent, polite, opinionated, creative, sensitive, and loving then I’ll take it over neurotypical any day. … Read More When acceptance isn’t accommodated

September 24, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Just trying to pass as happy.

We’re all trying to pass as happy in our own way.… Read More Just trying to pass as happy.

July 28, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

A label saved us.

A label can shed light in the darkness and point to the door you’ve been searching for.… Read More A label saved us.

May 15, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Menu

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
Follow Politely Defiant on WordPress.com

Politely Defiant

Politely Defiant

Recent Posts

  • Mourning December 2, 2022
  • Pretty pictures. August 10, 2022
  • You can have my sorries. May 31, 2022
  • Safe Harbor May 7, 2022
  • Tell Me A Story April 22, 2022

Archives

  • December 2022
  • August 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • December 2021
  • October 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • September 2020
  • July 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • July 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • November 2017

Text Widget

This is a text widget. The Text Widget allows you to add text or HTML to your sidebar. You can use a text widget to display text, links, images, HTML, or a combination of these. Edit them in the Widget section of the Customizer.

Translate

Blog at WordPress.com.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Follow Following
    • Politely Defiant
    • Join 30 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Politely Defiant
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar