Melle Browning Therapy

06/19/2025

Today is Autistic Pride Day!

I think today feels different to everyone, and whatever it means to you is totally valid.

Maybe life is a struggle at the moment, and you might be thinking, 'why should I be proud to be autistic? Everything is so hard!' and if you feel like that, I hear you.

As someone who has struggled most of my adult life in jobs, relationships, friendships, day-to-day things..... finding out I'm autistic and then going on to find a community has been absolutely life changing, and THAT is what I'm thinking about today.

Are you celebrating today? What does Autistic Pride mean to you?

(As always, no judgement, aggression etc here please. I would like to keep this as safe a space for everyone as possible).



[AUTISTIC PRIDE
-I can be proud of who I am. I do not need to be fixed or cured.
-Finding out I’m autistic changed my life and helped me to realise I’m not broken (even if I feel like it sometimes). I simply have a different neurotype.
-Sometimes I need support or accommodations and that’s ok.
-Finding other people I can relate to, and who relate to me has been life changing.
-Being autistic is who I am. Every part of me is entwined with being autistic.
-Being autistic comes with a lot of challenges in today’s world, but there are also many amazing things about being autistic.
-Every autistic person is unique, with our own strengths, passions, and talents.
-Let’s try to break stereotypes, smash discrimination, challenge stigma and make our voices heard!]

06/09/2025

03/31/2025

Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️ I’m still here. Even when I cease to exist in this form, trans folx will still exist. We’ve existed thru all time and will continue as long as humans continue to exist. Even those who find themselves needing to hide during these fear filled times- you don’t cease to be who you are even if you can’t be out right now. Know you are loved and there is community out there for you. ❤️‍🩹 Visible trans joy is resistance. If you are needing support right now- Thrive Lifeline 313-662-8209 and Translifeline 877-565-8860 are available.

02/28/2025

Melle Browning Therapy is closed and out of office tomorrow 2/28.

02/01/2025

12/16/2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XD5TArXFG58bPZANY05Bz?si=E9yUsZW4TdOd20r9IRT5gg

11/06/2024

Reach out to someone. Drink water. Take a walk or a shower if you can. Or rock, with a warm blanket if you have one. But connect with another human who can see you and tell you they see you. All your feelings are valid but don’t get caught up in the what ifs for tomorrow, next month, next year, next 5. Just focus on a moment. And the next one. And the next one. And connect with someone. Even if you feel alone, I promise you- you are not. There is some way to connect with other humans that is available to you. USE IT. STAY. A moment at a time. provided this image captioning the warm lines available.

06/19/2024

Happy Autistic Pride Day! May you be surrounded by community who make it clear you don't need to be anyone other than who you already are. You deserve support, accomodations and, yes, celebration.

Today, June 18th, is Autistic Pride Day. Happy Autistic Pride Day from all of us at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network!

We’re kicking off Autistic Pride Day by sharing our resource “Welcome to the Autistic Community.” Take a look! autismacceptance.com

04/03/2024

Taking a moment to recognize that today is World Autism Day and April is Autism Appreciation Month (folx may us other words to identify this month). I hope we continue towards recognizing we have different neurotypes and when we make the world more inclusive of all neurotypes we make the world and communities stronger and healthier for EVERYONE. As always, our liberation is tied to one another’s liberation. It is not a super power, it’s not bad, it’s not a disease. It’s a different neurotype. And with it comes unique strengths and challenges which may result in lived disability for folx. And folx are valuable community members, not in spite of their neurotype or because of some special power with their neurotype but just because they exist in community. I’m much more than my neurotype but I also can’t separate who I am from my neurotype. It is a part of me deeply and intimately. I can’t leave it at home. Nor should I have to. I hope we all find community that sees us, makes space for us and allows us to thrive.

03/31/2024

Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️ I see you and I am sending love to all community today. Whether you can be more visible or not- you are loved.

🏳️‍⚧️ Mark your calendars for a ✨Trans Day of Visibility✨ celebration March 31st! Join us for an afternoon filled with joy and community. Stay tuned for more details! 🏳️‍⚧️ Translife LGBTQ Connection Sonoma North Bay Organizing Project