Published on 12, July, 2020
I'm an 18 year old autistic girl who happens to be obsessed with Taylor Swift. She's my special interest....and she inspires me to sing too!!! I love music in general, I also like David Bowie, Elvis Presley, The Beautiful South, Tom Petty, Ed Sheeran and OMD to name a few!
I find music audibly appealing and interesting. When I hear music it makes me feel alive, like I'm in another world, floating through space. When I'm immersed in music I feel as if nothing can hurt me. I feel at my strongest.
Listening to music makes me so happy. And singing is the same. With both I feel completely free and at peace.
I also like creative writing, reading and swimming. At school I won three school swimming contests lol. I also have an interest in professional swimmers.
Hi there! I've never really listened to any of Taylor Swift's music it wouldn't be my type of thing, but great to hear she inspires you. Music is a fantastic release and very life-affirming.
I'm a writer as well, you're right on that. Creativity is great for autism, it lets you take control of a project and express yourself.
She isn't for everyone for sure. I'm the only one in my family who likes her music :) but for me I sort of grew up with her and her music, and some of her songs were the only light available when I was mentally ill. Music carried me through the storms that hit me. It is a wonderful release and a fun thing to do.
Ooh cool! What kind of writing do you like to do? I love writing! I love everything about writing, especially the creative process, having an idea and then bringing it to life. I love that.
I do a lot of blogging and write short stories, novels (if I have the time). Although I'm not trying to get published.
I go for humour mainly that's the style I like! It's good fun. Gives me lolz! How about you, what do you write about?
Swifty said:I like to info dump about my interests. I've found I can talk about them for hours, if people will listen lol.
Ditto! Info dumping is encouraged and celebrated here!
Ausomely Autistic said:Absolutely, community and dedicated interests are so important!
Yes it's a good way of finding enjoyment and also a great way of expressing ourselves.
I like to info dump about my interests. I've found I can talk about them for hours, if people will listen lol.