Alaina Leary, Author at Everyday Feminism

Employers should want their workplaces to be inclusive and adaptive. Research shows that autistic employees are an asset, and beyond that, we’re also people and we should be treated with respect and empathy.

Every time I speak up and share people reach out to me; they let me know that they feel empowered to share their own story.

I have a family history of drug and alcohol addiction and overcame an eating disorder that was rooted in the same constant desire for control, so it was actually painful to think of my social media habits as toxic and addictive.

I have put myself out there in ways that feel terrifying because it’s a revolutionary act as a multiply marginalized person to even exist in such a visible way.

We’re allowed to unplug from the Internet and take a step back from social media—and not just during times when we’re already feeling fatigue and burnout.

Posts by Alaina Leary

I’m Autistic. Here Are 5 Ways You Can Support Me at Work.

Social Media Has Its Pitfalls But You Can Use It For Positive Change—Here’s How

Do You Have A Social Media Addiction? Here’s How You Can Heal

Here’s Why You Need To Practice Radical Vulnerability Online

I’m An Activist. Am I Allowed to Unplug From the Internet?