Neurodivergence in Burlseque & Drag Communities
Miss Isley Can Tease Ya on expression and community. You might have heard the word Neuro Spicy on TikTok or Instagram, but if you are unsure of the actual meaning, here is a breakdown. “Neuro-Spicy” is a fun way of saying neurodivergent. Being neurodivergent means that your brain doesn’t work the way a neurotypical brain works. You could have ADHD, depression, PTSD, OCD, be on the autism spectrum, etc. It just means your brain is divergent, not a neurotypical brain. ...
It’s Giving…Tuesday!
Hi there, beloveds. Sam and Nat here, your fashionably late co-executive directors of Splinter Collective. We’re coming to you here on giving Tuesday to ask for your support. Our communities are under attack, with rampant anti-Trans bills, impending mass deportations, the increasing criminalization of poverty and houselessness, the scapegoating of critical race theory and diversity initiatives, and all the other terrible things we anticipate coming our way with the next administration. Our collective staff is made up of folks with ...