There’s something ausomely radical about creating a space where Autistic people can just be. Not perform or mask, not translate ourselves into something more palatable for a world that was never really designed with us in mind. Just be; bodies moving however they need to move, minds lighting up around the things that bring genuine joy, surrounded by people who get it without explanation. That’s exactly what we’re building on 18th June at 4pm BST, when NeuroHub Community hosts our first ever Autistic Stim & Glim Party. What’s a Stim & Glim Party? Glad you asked. Stimming, self-stimulatory behaviour, if you want the clinical term, though we prefer just stimming, is one of the most natural things an Autistic person can do. It regulates our nervous systems, expresses our emotions, and helps us process the world. It is not a problem to be corrected. It is not something to be ashamed of. It is part of how we exist. Glimmers are the opposite of triggers; those small, specific moments that spark a sense of safety, delight, or aliveness. The particular texture of something. A sound that feels just right. A piece of music that does something inexplicable to your chest. The way light hits a surface at a certain time of day. Glimmers are deeply personal, often overlooked, and in a world that is frequently overwhelming, they matter more than we sometimes give them credit for. So we’re throwing a party built around both. A space to stim freely, whatever that looks like for you, and to share and celebrate the glimmers that make life worth living. Why Autistic Pride? Autistic Pride isn’t about pretending everything is fine, and it isn’t about glossing over the very real barriers, injustices, and challenges that Autistic people face every day. It’s about something more nuanced than that. It’s about refusing to accept that our neurology is a defect. It’s about recognising that Autistic community, NeuroKin, as we like to call it, has genuine value, depth, and beauty. It’s about celebrating who we are on our own terms, rather than measuring ourselves against neurotypical standards we were never built for. Pride, for me, is not triumphalism. It’s dignity, and the quiet insistence that we belong here, exactly as we are. The Details Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2026 Time: 4pm BST (British Summer Time) Where: Online, in the NeuroHub Community Space Cost: Completely free to members of our Heartbeat community This event is open to all members of the NeuroHub Online Community Space. Membership is free or paid, just sign up, RSVP, and come along. No requirement for paid membership. Bring your stims. Bring your glimmers. Bring whatever version of yourself shows up on the day. We’ll be there; and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. NeuroHub Community is a neuro-affirming space built by and for neurodivergent people. Find out more at neurohubcommunity.org. We do not charge for membership to our substack anymore, but really appreciate donations and paid community memberships. Click the buttons below to do either. Thanks for reading NeuroHub Community Journal | Newsletter | Announcements! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Invite your friends and earn rewards
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