Post event slump and Pride Month!

Send us Fan MailOn this week's solo episode, join Simon for a quick conversation about post-event slump, a phenomenon often experienced in the wake of significant communal moments or big events. It is an interesting psychological and  emotional downturn following the joyous high of festivities.Then, because it's Pride month, a quick look at the history of Pride. The usual mix of Stonewall Riots of 1969, the Sexual Offences Act of 1967, the UK law that finally decriminalised homosexuality in England and Wales. And then more modern challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community, notably the notorious Section 28, a piece of UK legislation introduced in 1988 that prohibited "promoting homosexuality." And because queer autistic people have things to say, Simon decides to take a brief look at recent controversies surrounding Pride. As it expands its umbrella to include all identities within the queer spectrum, the event inevitably stirs debates about inclusivity, representation, and capitalism (insert Tim Curry "Spaaaaace" here). Finally a quick romp through the latest news and interesting articles:Sia being open about her autism,  the Belfast "try before you fly" pilot scheme and the Arizona city working towards becoming the most inclusive city in the US. [Edit for Americans, I got all the messages about my pronunciation of Mesa, I am sorry]Our artwork this month is of course by the very talented Kuro!As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.