In British Commonwealth nations, the opposing political party to the one in power is known as Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, also known as the Official Opposition. I would say that I am a member of Autism Speaks' loyal opposition, as I show loyalty towards the organization despite my criticisms of theirs. Whether it be the way they have portrayed autistics to being fixated on a cure, Autism Speaks has done much to alienate the people they fight for: autistic individuals.
But does that mean I'm totally up in arms against Autism Speaks? Hell no! They've given me a reason to do what I do best: advocate for those who are more severely autistic than I am. And autism advocacy is something that I just so happen to be good at. I'm honestly not good at many things, so to find something I'm good at and to run with it is quite simply excellent.
And for celebrating the successful person that I am (and my infectious enthusiasm), I'm going all out this month with autism awareness. I'm planning to write a few blogs a day, work on my bloody novel, etc. As that stupid song goes, something tells me I'm in for something good.
Now why can't I get "Angie" by the Rolling Stones out of my head???
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