One thing I notice you saying a lot is the word 'normal'. What exactly is that? I have had bi-polar for 36 years, half my lifetime. I am not trendy. Never have been. I am kind, generous and very crafty, in the 'arty ' sense. I also cut off some of my family in order to survive! Are 'people" who are nasty to others on social media, normal. What do we set this normal bar against. No, we are all variations of normal! I will be 73 next week, with a loving husband of 51 years, a son and daughter and their families. I love them and my crafts with a passion, and you, my dear, with your brightly coloured hair and the way you speak, are just adorable and normal! And, or course very talented! No need for labels!
I probably should have used the word 'neurotypical', but I guess (because this video was not scripted) that I used the word 'normal' as one that was flung at me a lot - I have had people trying to force me to fit in to neurotypical society my whole life. I also use the word 'normal' to mean 'mainstream', 'acceptable', what most people aim to be. I assume that bipolar is also a form of neurodiversity.
Thank you for being so honest and sharing your story, Michelle. I have a couple of close relatives who are neurodivergent (diagnosed Asperger's) and your comments help me understand them even better. Consider me an ally. I personally think we are all on a spectrum and I recognize some characteristics in myself. I congratulate you on finding a space to be yourself. Keep making videos -- I'm new to tapestry and have picked up some great tips here!
Thanks Nancy! The term 'aspergers' isn't used anymore, as it's under the ASD umbrella 😉 And while a lot of people are on the spectrum, we're not ALL on the spectrum, otherwise we wouldn't even bother differentiating. Getting a diagnosis isn't about one or two singular traits, (and I only mentioned a few of mine) - it's about how I live my whole life as a whole. Just because someone else may be obsessive, for example, doesn't mean they are on the spectrum ... it's all the traits added together 😉 I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos!
@@ThreefoldDesigns Thank you for the clarification. Yes, their diagnoses were given pre-2013 when the Asperger's term was still being used. How quickly things evolve! I am inspired to go learn more. Thanks!
Count me an "ally". More power to you. Have enjoyed and appreciated seeing what you do and how you do it -- learning from your approach to design and weaving. Wishing you the best going forward!
I can't believe how much similarities we have, Michelle. I always try not to think about my condition, and I would just hyper-focus on finishing my projects and reaching goals. I guess it's how I cope and distract myself from ruminating. I admire that you are able to understand your neuro divergency.
Oh my …. I also have had a diagnosis and I am nearly 50… every single thing you said i related… this could have been my story. I am a total justice warrior and I won’t change my look for anyone … music taste is the same, clothing .. oh gosh we could be twins .. this video was awesome .. sending you hugs from the UK ❤
The bobbin question was me and your answer was great. “The feel” makes perfect sense to me! I’ve been weaving tapestry for almost a year and I’ve learned a lot from you. Thanks.
Hi Michelle, I hope you're OK xx ❣️❣️❣️ Thankyou so much for sharing this video podcast. This was very interesting to hear. I don't think there's been as much emphasis on "Autism and ADHD," has there should have been. I think a lot of cidren who went to "Special Needs Schiols" on maybe the 50's through to now, have had the correct diagnosis. I get what you was saying about your Parents and what school was like. I'm not sure that any of ux are completely ",normal", we all have our own "quirks ".. I understand what you said about being bullied in school, my son was bullied, ot just made him work harder than anything else, he left school with more GCSE's thsn anyone else. He went to college and had A* Distinctions all the way through.( I'm not sure what the equivalent qualifications are in Australia, from in England) So I completely understand your determination to be the best you can be at anything and everything you do. You're definitely an inspiration to us All here, probably from the youngest one's but definitely to us Oldies. Just keep on being you, you're very much appreciated. 🌟✨️🌟 Happy Weaving Fibre Friend 🎉🐑🥰 Take care and stay safe Lots of love, Blessings and Big Hugs Jen xxxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🐕
Thanks for speaking about this Michelle.It was so interesting and I could relate to a lot of what you said. No diagnosis here (not that I've gone looking) so who knows - maybe I just like weird people :)
Thank you for sharing yourself with us. Strangely enough I am currently reading “Different, not less” by Chloe Hayden and my 80 year old eyes are being opened to another “world” of being a wonderful neurodiverse human being. What a blessing you are Michelle.
Hi Michelle, I relate vividly to almost every word. I only got my diagnosis a couple of years ago and I’m still learning about why I am how I am and do what I do. Thanks for filling in some more of the jigsaw pieces 🙂
Welcome to the club, haha! I didn't even talk about everything, but definitely chat about more on Instagram. It's weird finding out that things I thought were just my little quirks (like toewalking, stimming) are actually autism symptoms 😅 Weird times!!
Fellow ASD tapestry weaver here. Do you think that your attraction to weaving has something to do with your autism? Personally, I am very detail oriented and tapestry weaving satisfies my desire for detail, pattern etc while also being experimental.
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Thanks so much for your lovely support, you ROCK!
I am crying for that little girl.
I hope those bullies all had miserable lives. What goes around....❤
Oh, I teared up reading your comment 💜💜💜
I really believe in karma 💜
One thing I notice you saying a lot is the word 'normal'. What exactly is that? I have had bi-polar for 36 years, half my lifetime. I am not trendy. Never have been. I am kind, generous and very crafty, in the 'arty ' sense. I also cut off some of my family in order to survive! Are 'people" who are nasty to others on social media, normal. What do we set this normal bar against. No, we are all variations of normal! I will be 73 next week, with a loving husband of 51 years, a son and daughter and their families. I love them and my crafts with a passion, and you, my dear, with your brightly coloured hair and the way you speak, are just adorable and normal! And, or course very talented! No need for labels!
I probably should have used the word 'neurotypical', but I guess (because this video was not scripted) that I used the word 'normal' as one that was flung at me a lot - I have had people trying to force me to fit in to neurotypical society my whole life. I also use the word 'normal' to mean 'mainstream', 'acceptable', what most people aim to be. I assume that bipolar is also a form of neurodiversity.
Thank you for being so honest and sharing your story, Michelle. I have a couple of close relatives who are neurodivergent (diagnosed Asperger's) and your comments help me understand them even better. Consider me an ally. I personally think we are all on a spectrum and I recognize some characteristics in myself. I congratulate you on finding a space to be yourself. Keep making videos -- I'm new to tapestry and have picked up some great tips here!
Thanks Nancy! The term 'aspergers' isn't used anymore, as it's under the ASD umbrella 😉 And while a lot of people are on the spectrum, we're not ALL on the spectrum, otherwise we wouldn't even bother differentiating. Getting a diagnosis isn't about one or two singular traits, (and I only mentioned a few of mine) - it's about how I live my whole life as a whole. Just because someone else may be obsessive, for example, doesn't mean they are on the spectrum ... it's all the traits added together 😉
I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos!
@@ThreefoldDesigns Thank you for the clarification. Yes, their diagnoses were given pre-2013 when the Asperger's term was still being used. How quickly things evolve! I am inspired to go learn more. Thanks!
Count me an "ally". More power to you. Have enjoyed and appreciated seeing what you do and how you do it -- learning from your approach to design and weaving. Wishing you the best going forward!
Aww, thank you so much, that means a lot!! 🥰🥰🥰
Lots of admiration for you and love your work!
Thanks Susan, so sweet!! 💜
I can't believe how much similarities we have, Michelle.
I always try not to think about my condition, and I would just hyper-focus on finishing my projects and reaching goals. I guess it's how I cope and distract myself from ruminating.
I admire that you are able to understand your neuro divergency.
I can see your hyper-fixations too, and I think they are great! Embrace them! As you get older, you will see how many advantages they give you xx
Oh my …. I also have had a diagnosis and I am nearly 50… every single thing you said i related… this could have been my story. I am a total justice warrior and I won’t change my look for anyone … music taste is the same, clothing .. oh gosh we could be twins .. this video was awesome .. sending you hugs from the UK ❤
Haha, love it!! Were you surprised by your diagnosis? I was only surprised that I was Level 2, not that it makes a difference 😉
Michelle, thank you for sharing. I always look forward to your videos.
Aww thank you for letting me know!! 💜💜💜
The bobbin question was me and your answer was great. “The feel” makes perfect sense to me! I’ve been weaving tapestry for almost a year and I’ve learned a lot from you. Thanks.
Phew, thanks! Sometimes I'm not sure if I've been too 'autistic' with my answer 😅😅😅
Hi Michelle, I hope you're OK xx ❣️❣️❣️
Thankyou so much for sharing this video podcast. This was very interesting to hear.
I don't think there's been as much emphasis on "Autism and ADHD," has there should have been. I think a lot of cidren who went to "Special Needs Schiols" on maybe the 50's through to now, have had the correct diagnosis.
I get what you was saying about your Parents and what school was like.
I'm not sure that any of ux are completely ",normal", we all have our own "quirks "..
I understand what you said about being bullied in school, my son was bullied, ot just made him work harder than anything else, he left school with more GCSE's thsn anyone else. He went to college and had A* Distinctions all the way through.( I'm not sure what the equivalent qualifications are in Australia, from in England)
So I completely understand your determination to be the best you can be at anything and everything you do.
You're definitely an inspiration to us All here, probably from the youngest one's but definitely to us Oldies.
Just keep on being you, you're very much appreciated. 🌟✨️🌟
Happy Weaving Fibre Friend 🎉🐑🥰
Take care and stay safe
Lots of love, Blessings and Big Hugs Jen xxxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🐕
Thank you, you're so sweet! I really feel for your son, being bullied is the worst, I hope he has an amazing life now! 💜💜💜
Thanks for speaking about this Michelle.It was so interesting and I could relate to a lot of what you said. No diagnosis here (not that I've gone looking) so who knows - maybe I just like weird people :)
Haha, I love that - you're amazing! We love neurospicy people and neurotypical allies (who can also be weirdos!) 🥰🥰🥰
Same with me..I gogogo, then drop dead tired from overachieving during the day
@@karinvaleri7130 The struggle is real!!! :D
I love your hair! I am also an autistic adult, am proud of my neurodiversity also.
Aww thank you! And yay, I'm joining the club! :)
Thank you for sharing yourself with us. Strangely enough I am currently reading “Different, not less” by Chloe Hayden and my 80 year old eyes are being opened to another “world” of being a wonderful neurodiverse human being. What a blessing you are Michelle.
Aww thank you Noel! A few people have mentioned that book, I'll have a look 😁💜
It's true, ADHD breaks the rules to get a dopamine fix. 😂
Haha, so true! 😅
Hi Michelle, I relate vividly to almost every word. I only got my diagnosis a couple of years ago and I’m still learning about why I am how I am and do what I do. Thanks for filling in some more of the jigsaw pieces 🙂
Welcome to the club, haha! I didn't even talk about everything, but definitely chat about more on Instagram. It's weird finding out that things I thought were just my little quirks (like toewalking, stimming) are actually autism symptoms 😅 Weird times!!
Hey Michelle, I love you for who you are
Aww, thank you, lovely!!
Fellow ASD tapestry weaver here. Do you think that your attraction to weaving has something to do with your autism? Personally, I am very detail oriented and tapestry weaving satisfies my desire for detail, pattern etc while also being experimental.
Hellooo! Oh, definitely! 😅 I love the fact that handweaving and tapestry are both very complicated and time consuming - that's what attracts me! 😁
It’s refreshing to hear you speak about autism! ❤hugs
Aww thank you, and thanks for the support! 🥰🥰🥰
can we be friends?!
Umm, I THOUGHT WE WERE ALREADY!!! haha!