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  • Rebecca Engle shared a letter in the Group logo of PoetryPoetry group 5 months, 1 weeks ago

    Autism speaks

    Autism Speaks, your claims have deeply affected us
    Your words strike at our hearts. Cause fuss.
    You depict an haunting picture
    Instilling dread, in families a situation we must not nurture.

    You boldly declare, “I am autism ” with no remorse
    Employing tactics without any discourse.
    But within these words we dissent and resist
    Your approach is something we cannot persist.

    Your assertion of power appears bleak and grim
    Yet our unity shines bright; our lights won’t dim.
    For we believe in love, compassion and grace
    In togetherness hope and a warm embrace.

    Your intention to disrupt and bring about destruction
    To steal dreams and strip away joys construction
    You underestimate the strength we possess
    As a community united we won’t regress.

    Families and nations join hands in solidarity,
    Across borders, connected by empathys clarity.
    We communicate not through fear or despair
    Through love, for those who need care.

    Your claim that we are weak is a misconception
    Our love holds a power that you can’t impede.
    Though our childrens voices may sometimes be still
    Their essence holds value; this truth we instill.Autism speaks, your attempt to instill fear
    To create division and shed tears
    But we stand united, with a plea;
    We fight for inclusion and equality.

    Your words of separation of pain
    We reject them for empathy is our domain.
    Inclusion and acceptance are our guiding call,
    Embracing diversity together we stand tall.

    So listen closely Autism speaks, clear, as day
    We’ll challenge your falsehoods and fears that sway.
    With love, resilience and unwavering might
    Together we’ll triumph in this fight.

    This was written to speak out against an autism speaks commercial

    Rebecca Engle

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    • Rebecca, your powerful response to Autism Speaks is a testament to the strength and unity of the autism community. Your rejection of fear and division in favor of love and inclusion is inspiring. Together, we can challenge misunderstandings and fight for equality.

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