The Survivors Issue

About “The Survivors Issue”

This zine presents stories of autistic individuals who have lived past the average life expectancy of 36 years. It highlights their experiences and offers insights into how they have managed to overcome the challenges they face. The zine also provides guidance for those who support autistic people, sharing important understandings about their experiences. A key message is that discussing suicide openly can help reduce its occurrence. Open conversations allow individuals with suicidal thoughts to feel more comfortable discussing their feelings, which can be life-saving. The zine emphasizes that talking about suicide does not increase the risk but instead helps normalize the conversation.