Formal Communication

First published on 19th August on NeuroDiversity University Blog FaceBook page

Some of my sassiest writing is not considered 'formal'.

But what exactly IS formal communication other than an Elitist way of following set language and order and rules. It discriminates and divides. It is Classist.

So here's my FORMAL response to my Voluntary Counselling Body picking me to be Audited. We are chosen at random to be dissected.

Ready?

Hello Registers team.

I am asking to delay my Audit. Here is some background information:

I am late life diagnosed Autistic and Adhd. I am learning about Burnout and educating myself and others about such. Whilst I am Counselling and Supervising, I also run a Facebook Page and Blog about life as an Autistic

Adhd Counsellor. I am a Mum, Nana and Daughter. I have life experience oozing out.

My background is in Homelessness, HR and Family Work within Education. I have had Safeguarding responsibility and supported Health and Social Care meetings, supporting Schools. I am also compassionate, vulnerable and extremely Ethical.

I have had the same wonderful Supervisor for the last 5/6 years and have completed probably 100 hours of CPD every single year since qualifying.

I am an Enthusiastic Passionate Autistic Counsellor who devours Learning, growth and all things Adhd/Autistic.

Whilst this sounds fabulous, I am also recently diagnosed with Long Covid, Osteoarthritis and am Menopausal. I also have Parents who have recently had a house move, major Surgery and have Dementia/Parkinson's Disease.

6 months ago I started with a Superhuman PA and she is currently kicking my butt trying to get as much Admin off my shoulders as possible. I want to marry her.

My caseload is full and I am turning Clients away constantly so I'm obviously doing something right. I'm back from 2 weeks annual leave (camping in UK fields - heaven) and had 4 new enquiries just in that time.

I work reduced hours because of health and for the Love of Chocolate, I did not appreciate discovering I have been 'selected for Audit' upon my return.

You make it sound like I have received a Willy Wonka Golden Ticket, when in reality, you've just handed me a Bad Egg.

I am the epitome of an Ethical Practitioner however, having to go through an Audit, is just not helpful right now.

HRT isn't working and I have blood tests tomorrow to explore Hormones because life is Foggy right now.

Clientwork is fantastic, but life chores, the Parentload, crippling increased Bills and Western Society are quite frankly, rather exhausting.

So please, can you consider delaying this Audit for a year, by which time my PA will be embedded, Hormones may be at the right levels, knees may be healthier and Parents will hopefully still be around, but settled.

I have copied in my Supervisor and my PA who you can contact for confirmation if need be. I'd not advise contacting my Parents as I like to keep them in the dark, but Dr's letter confirming all this is possible if you are willing to pay the 'produce a letter' fee they will probably charge. For the record, my actual Dr is amazing.

To be Clear, I am a really happy Human. I have so much good stuff in my Life. I just do not need an Audit right now.

I do not look forward to hearing from you.

End.

I do hope that whoever receives this is having a good Day.

Black and white picture of some Creative Training this weekend. Various women drawing, moving and dancing on paper stuck on the floor and walls. It was glorious.