List: Bucket List Writing Tour | Curated by Jim Irion

Feb 15, 2025

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Bucket List Writing TourTake a gander at some of the rawest writing about life and autism from the ones who live it.  *Reader’s discretion is advised*
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The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
My Most Underrated Coping SkillFind out how I turned a coping skill into a new term for the autism community—stim-listening.
Jun 25, 2024
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Jun 25, 2024
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The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
Our History Is Our SurvivalA former college history professor of mine once told me that “history is all around us.” I had him for more classes than I had any other…
Jun 27, 2024
Jun 27, 2024
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The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
The Elephant in the RoomAs an autistic writer, a topic may come to mind that awakens a rush of interest. It feels as if you picked a favorite movie to watch. You…
Jul 3, 2024
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Jul 3, 2024
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In
The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
Paranoia Will Destroy Ya, Part 1A co-worker once told me the phrase that inspired the title of this article: Paranoia will destroy ya. As my advocacy skills and experience…
Jul 8, 2024
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Jul 8, 2024
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The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
Paranoia Almost Destroyed Me, Part 2
Jul 10, 2024
Jul 10, 2024
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The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
Of Hypothesis and Paranoia, Part 3
Jul 12, 2024
Jul 12, 2024
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The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
Appearances Can Be DeceivingBy educating the general public as well as health and mental health professionals alike, stigma and fear against us can be averted.
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
In
The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
A Letter From the FutureWhat if we aspired to tell them about autism before it was too late? What would you say?
Aug 5, 2024
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Aug 5, 2024
3
In
The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
Prelude to a Summer From Hell, Part 1There are some experiences in my life that I dread sharing because I fear they will change what you think of me. And there are other…
Aug 12, 2024
3
Aug 12, 2024
3
In
The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
Surviving a Twist of Fate, Part 2The following information contains lived experience with trauma and suicide.
*Reader discretion is advised*
Aug 13, 2024
Aug 13, 2024
In
The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
The Tragedy of a Wake-up Call, Part 3The following information contains lived experience with suicide loss.
*Reader discretion is advised*
Aug 14, 2024
Aug 14, 2024
In
The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
The Trauma of Silent TearsOne of the worst measures of pain involves the fewest tears shed.
Aug 28, 2024
2
Aug 28, 2024
2
In
The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
Speaking of the DevilIt is time we ‘exorcised’ the stigma of demons from suicide and mental health.
Sep 4, 2024
1
Sep 4, 2024
1
In
The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
I Stim-Watch; Therefore, I AmWhen you look closely enough, there is more to stimming than meets the eye.
Sep 6, 2024
3
Sep 6, 2024
3
In
The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
Discussing Suicide as an Autistic Person Is a TrapHere is everything you need to know from a survivor.
Sep 11, 2024
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Sep 11, 2024
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Jim Irion
All It Takes Is OneA special poem
Sep 12, 2024
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Sep 12, 2024
2
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The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
Suicide Prevention Is Possible, Part 1In formal research terms, a primary source is the best research that professionals can ever use. A primary source is a person with…
Sep 16, 2024
1
Sep 16, 2024
1
In
The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
Survivors Are the Key, Part 2In formal research terms, suicide attempt survivors are primary sources. We have lived through attempts at suicide and survived. There is…
Sep 18, 2024
Sep 18, 2024
In
The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
Fixing Stories of Survival, Part 3Suicide prevention is possible through the primary source experience of suicide attempt survivors. Addressing short-term triggers should…
Sep 20, 2024
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Sep 20, 2024
1
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The Unexpected Autistic Life
by
Jim Irion
An Autistic Story of SurvivalFind out how my journey almost came to an end in this stunning rewrite of my survival story.
Sep 23, 2024
2
Sep 23, 2024
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Bucket List Writing Tour

Take a gander at some of the rawest writing about life and autism from the ones who live it. *Reader’s discretion is advised*

My Most Underrated Coping Skill

Find out how I turned a coping skill into a new term for the autism community—stim-listening.

Our History Is Our Survival

A former college history professor of mine once told me that “history is all around us.” I had him for more classes than I had any other…

The Elephant in the Room

As an autistic writer, a topic may come to mind that awakens a rush of interest. It feels as if you picked a favorite movie to watch. You…

Paranoia Will Destroy Ya, Part 1

A co-worker once told me the phrase that inspired the title of this article: Paranoia will destroy ya. As my advocacy skills and experience…

Paranoia Almost Destroyed Me, Part 2

Of Hypothesis and Paranoia, Part 3

Appearances Can Be Deceiving

By educating the general public as well as health and mental health professionals alike, stigma and fear against us can be averted.

A Letter From the Future

What if we aspired to tell them about autism before it was too late? What would you say?

Prelude to a Summer From Hell, Part 1

There are some experiences in my life that I dread sharing because I fear they will change what you think of me. And there are other…

Surviving a Twist of Fate, Part 2

The following information contains lived experience with trauma and suicide. *Reader discretion is advised*

The Tragedy of a Wake-up Call, Part 3

The following information contains lived experience with suicide loss. *Reader discretion is advised*

The Trauma of Silent Tears

One of the worst measures of pain involves the fewest tears shed.

Speaking of the Devil

It is time we ‘exorcised’ the stigma of demons from suicide and mental health.

I Stim-Watch; Therefore, I Am

When you look closely enough, there is more to stimming than meets the eye.

Discussing Suicide as an Autistic Person Is a Trap

Here is everything you need to know from a survivor.

All It Takes Is One

A special poem

Suicide Prevention Is Possible, Part 1

In formal research terms, a primary source is the best research that professionals can ever use. A primary source is a person with…

Survivors Are the Key, Part 2

In formal research terms, suicide attempt survivors are primary sources. We have lived through attempts at suicide and survived. There is…

Fixing Stories of Survival, Part 3

Suicide prevention is possible through the primary source experience of suicide attempt survivors. Addressing short-term triggers should…

An Autistic Story of Survival

Find out how my journey almost came to an end in this stunning rewrite of my survival story.

Jim Irion

Take a gander at some of the rawest writing about life and autism from the ones who live it. Reader’s discretion is advised

The following information contains lived experience with trauma and suicide. Reader discretion is advised

The following information contains lived experience with suicide loss. Reader discretion is advised