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Apr. 18th, 2015 10:47 amImagine that, in most public places and public accommodations, there are burly bullies hired to beat up "freaks." And you're one of the few "freaks." Other people keep telling you it's not violence, but you keep getting beaten up.
Having sensory issues is like that. Getting beaten with flashing lights, strobing fluorescent lights, backup beepers, sirens, etc. isn't that different from getting beaten with fists, feet, improvised clubs, and other weapons I'm too triggered to talk about. It hurts more than those, less than the other weapons. It often leaves migraines, but doesn't leave bruises.
Having sensory issues is like that. Getting beaten with flashing lights, strobing fluorescent lights, backup beepers, sirens, etc. isn't that different from getting beaten with fists, feet, improvised clubs, and other weapons I'm too triggered to talk about. It hurts more than those, less than the other weapons. It often leaves migraines, but doesn't leave bruises.
