Join us in a safe, structured place to share a bit about your experience with autism, or just listen to how others have navigated ASD.
This event aims to set a space for us to talk about our experiences on the spectrum, there will be 2 topics which we will all have the opportunity to share about. This is a timed share event and to give everyone the chance to express without competition we reframe from interruptions and cross talk while otherss are sharing.
We will take a 10 minute break after the second topic.
There is no obligation to share and you are welcome to just listen. When the formal part of the event is over we will chat openly, ask questions, and maybe play a game or two to lighten to mood.
There is free parking on surrounding streets, such as Merton st. Tuan st. and Hubert st.
-=Timeline=-
1230 Doors open, make a cuppa if you wish, get comfortable.
1310 Meeting begins, you will have 3 opportunities to share.
1440 Once everyone has shared the informal part of the event begins. Ask questions, chat and hang out, leave when you’re ready.
1530 leave and lock up.
-=Topics=-
52 Compulsion, Addictions, and Bad Habits
We all need comfort in life, and no-one enjoys suffering. Distracting from our stress and feeling so pleasure is healthy. But what if the stressors persist or get worse? What if we don’t have adequate support? And what if there is trauma? We may find ourselves learning heavily into bad habits, some that are very destructive. It can be hard to pull away from the abyss, or to break a habit than hurts us. Sometimes we need to talk to others or get help to break addictions and bad habits. The challenges autism can present may lead to unhealthy comfort seeking behavior.
Have you had problems with addiction and compulsion in your life?
What are you seeking comfort from?
Do you find it easy or hard to change a habit?
Do you feel you have good will power?
Have tines of poor self control and comfort seeking cost you?
53 Jealousy and gratitude
One day you can hear someone speak and feel pained as they talk about having something you long for, the next day you may hear them speak and realise how fortunate you are in another regard. We feel jealous when we feel a sense of lack or sad longing within and realise others are free from that particular grief. If we can make peace with our sense of lack and loss those wounds won’t be so tender. And there are always things to be grateful for, genuinely appreciate your gifts is a healthy practice.
How often do you feel bitter?
What do you grieve for?
How often do you feel spontaneous gratitude?
What are you grateful for?
Do you get jealous or envious?
Hope to see you there 🙂
Thanks
Chris
-== About SAGE ==-
SAGE is a social group for people who identify as being on the autistic spectrum. You do not need a formal diagnosis to come along to events and support people are welcome.
Our core values are respect, acceptance, and community, and by holding to these values we aim to create a friendly and safe place for members to relate to others and have some fun.
New members are always welcome and we understand that it can take courage to attend events if you don’t get out often. Feel free to message event hosts for details or assurance. We want to meet you. We want all our events be psychological safe spaces and do not tolerate aggressive or inappropriate behavior.
SAGE is entirely volunteer operated and was established in February 2020. If you would like to support SAGE donations are welcome at:
https://gofund.me/187847a2
