Shaun Ruigrok :they_them: 🌈♾️<p>I’ve been here since 2018, but haven’t *been here* for a while, so here’s an <a href="https://aus.social/tags/introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>introduction</span></a> post! </p><p>🙈 👋 Hi! I’m Shaun. I’m 27, and I live on unceded Wurundjeri Country in Naarm, aka <a href="https://aus.social/tags/Melbourne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Melbourne</span></a>, Australia. </p><p>My interests sit at the intersection of politics, democracy, science, technology, <a href="https://aus.social/tags/SocialJustice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SocialJustice</span></a>, <a href="https://aus.social/tags/HumanRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HumanRights</span></a>, <a href="https://aus.social/tags/ClimateChange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateChange</span></a>, <a href="https://aus.social/tags/UrbanPlanning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>UrbanPlanning</span></a>, and transport.</p><p>I’ve been an IT nerd and an Apple fan since the day I learned to operate a mouse and keyboard. These days, I play tech jockey as a full-time job. </p><p>Politics – particularly <a href="https://aus.social/tags/auspol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>auspol</span></a> and left-wing social democracy – is particularly close to my heart. I’m a member, supporter, and volunteer with The Australian Greens. </p><p>As a keen cyclist, I’m also passionate about active transport advocacy and better <a href="https://aus.social/tags/UrbanPlanning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>UrbanPlanning</span></a> outcomes. </p><p>Being multiply <a href="https://aus.social/tags/neurodivergent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>neurodivergent</span></a> (<a href="https://aus.social/tags/Autistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Autistic</span></a> + <a href="https://aus.social/tags/ADHD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ADHD</span></a> = <a href="https://aus.social/tags/AuDHD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AuDHD</span></a>), navigating the world has been challenging; particularly as I was diagnosed ADHD at age 25. I’m working on unmasking and embracing my identity, and have found connection and community with other <a href="https://aus.social/tags/ActuallyAutistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ActuallyAutistic</span></a> and <a href="https://aus.social/tags/disabled" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>disabled</span></a> folk over the on the <a href="https://aus.social/tags/birdsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>birdsite</span></a> - I hope to find other neurodivergent folk (especially other Aussies) on here too!</p><p>My <a href="https://aus.social/tags/GenderIdentity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GenderIdentity</span></a> is complex and has been a journey of itself. <a href="https://aus.social/tags/AutiGender" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AutiGender</span></a> is a concept I am exploring, but I generally identify as <a href="https://aus.social/tags/nonbinary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nonbinary</span></a> masc and <a href="https://aus.social/tags/demisexual" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>demisexual</span></a> (on the <a href="https://aus.social/tags/acespec" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>acespec</span></a>). </p><p>Whilst I may be a shy introvert, please say hi - I don’t bite!</p>