Wow, that sounds so interesting! It definitely makes sense that the wing flaps are loud, I feel like anything the size of a dragon would be.

And if you can see images and hear sounds, what's the coolest thing you can call to mind right now? Like, can you see a dragon 🐉 if you think about one?
#aphantasia #totalaphantasia #multisensoryaphantasia #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #wireddifferent #conceptualthinking #languagelearning

I know I'm not alone, as rare as I may be. Let me know if you don't experience sensory thinking, sharing our experiences will help others get it.

I access the concept of 'APPLE' directly and pluck the appropriate label out of the database

Every word gets added to my 'database' in my mind (kind of why I chose a Linux system for my analogy) and I don't have to convert a sensory image (like a picture of an apple) into a word in whatever language I'm working on;

There is a big way I feel like I'm at an advantage with aphantasia: learning languages. Languages are often formulaic; they follow rules, there's a specific order to say things, but they're also lots and lots of data.

The part I find most perplexing, though, is that my dreams (rare they may be) are *loaded* with sensory experiences. I can't voluntarily call an image to mind, but my subconscious brain can still generate sensory content when I'm asleep.

Even when I was a kid, I couldn't 'see' stuff in my mind. I had the *concepts* of imaginary friends, but I couldn't visualize them. Really, the closest I get to visualizing is when I'm reading. It's still not a picture, but it's more substantial than just energy.

Yes, I get songs stuck in my head, or even just parts of songs, but I don't 'hear' the music. But, just because I can't hear it, it doesn't mean that I don't know what it sounds like. I can still know the melody or words or whatever, it's just energy.

The most common type of aphantasia, visual, only affects around 2-4% of the population. I always have thoughts going through my mind, it's just not something I hear. Every thought is energy that I interpret, which can make explaining different concepts difficult.

I've never been able to visualize in my mind – when I think of a star, my brain gives off a vibe/energy that feels like the concept of a star, I don't 'see' anything. Cases as extreme as mine are extremely rare, as total aphantasia affects less than 1% of the population. .

Have you ever used a Linux machine? My brain functions similarly, with everything being organized as files/data. I have total multisensory aphantasia, a neurodivergence that leaves my brain unable to consciously conjure up images, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures.

More forehead kisses, yes, but also more hand kisses: my lips pressed to your palm, gently, when you touch my cheek; on your inner wrist, sweetly, the first of many that trail up towards your neck; a kiss on each finger, reverent, on the hand that holds my heart.

Someone has chosen their new human…
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Starting #OnyxStorm today! Can't wait to see how everything works out! #booksky #RebeccaYarros #reader #dragons #dragonriders #magic #magicusers #XadenRiorson #VioletSorrengail #Tairn #Andarna #Sgaeyl

I gave Leia a box. She loves it. #tinyone7 #hethey #demiboy #catdad #ilovemycat #cat #catlover #catsky #catsofbluesky #box #catandbox

I like to use Fable to track my reading and they have the option to create a shelfie with 5-8 books of your choosing. This is my second shelfie, and I focused on the dark romance genre for this! #darkromance #booksky #bookdragon #tinyone7 #hethey #demiboy

I need a change of pace, a palate cleanser. So, I've decided to reread #Sunshine by #RobinMcKinley. We're not gonna talk about how young I was when I first read it, in my defense, it was in the YA section and I'd read other books by her. #booksky #reader #bookdragon #tinyone7 #hethey #demiboy

I do, however, have a question for you, @akmulford.com, which should I read first: #TheHighMountainCourt or #TheWitchofCrimsonArrows?

I was visited by the Book Fairy while I was at work today!! A fellow book club member surprised me with #TheWitchofCrimsonArrows by @akmulford.com and I'm so excited to read it!
#AKMulford #TheOkrithNovellas #fantasy #reader #bookdragon #booksky #tinyone7 #hethey #demiboy

Any sitting US politician that has voted to continue supporting and supplying Israel also deserves to stand trial for crimes against humanity right alongside Netanyahu and his cabinet

And yeah I know that amounts to essentially every sitting politician—kinda the idea

Today’s Dick pic👇😁

It's #PrideMonth! That means it's finally time for me to start #HellFollowedWithUs by #AndrewJosephWhite. The main character is a trans guy, which is why I saved this book for June.
#booksky #readersofbluesky #bookdragon #reader #transgender #dystopianfantasyhorror #tinyone7 #demiboy #hethey

And here's the tattoo I got last week to celebrate!

Yesterday, I hit 2 years without #cutting it's a major milestone for me now and I am so grateful I made it and have the support system I do.
#tinyone7 #hethey #demiboy #shrecovery #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #endthestigma

It's #caturday! Obviously, most of the pictures are of Leia, but the little void is going to be coming to live with me soon, his name is Malachi.
#cats #catdad #catsky #caturday #tinyone7 #hethey #demiboy #ilovemycat

I got a #newtattoo today! I gave my artist a lot of creative freedom for this and she did AMAZING!! #tattoos #tinyone7 #hethey #demiboy

to be little cats, on giant flowers to sleep to your hearts content, when all is quiet and well

peaceful sleeps
#art

A photo of a grey and white cat sleeping with a purple fuzzy blanket partially covering her. There's a crocheted patchwork blanket behind her. The background is green and has the text "EEPY BABY", "PRETTY GIRL", and "@tiny_one7"

I love this cat so much! She's my best friend, favorite reading buddy, and just a cute little girl. I got Leia when she was three months old and she's gonna be three years old in July! She's so perfect 😻🥰 #cats #catsky #ilovemycat #catdad #Leia #tinyone7 #hethey #demiboy #catlover

I read this over the course of a few days and I loved every minute! I loved Vale and Arawn's story and the crazy tension that would build between then. I won't lie, I was tearing up at the end because it was so perfect and sweet. #booksky #bookdragon #darkfantasy #JailerToTheDeathGod #RebeccaFKenney