213 Things About Me is written, directed and narrated by Richard Butchins. Starring: Rosa Hoskins as the voice of Rose, Abigail Thaw as the voice of Rose’s mother. Editing/sound engineering: Patrick Knill. Commissioned by: Disability Arts Online www.disabilityarts.online Additional funding: Unlimited www.weareunlimited.org.uk Follow Richard Twitter: @richardbutchins Instagram: @thewitheredhand

Episode 7: Biography of a lost life

213 Things About Me tells the true story of ‘Rose’, who was diagnosed with autism aged 36 and took her own life six months later. 213 Things About Me is told through a list of Rose's traits, which she made immediately after being diagnosed with Autism. She possessed numerous talents, teaching herself 12 instruments, a bunch of languages, complex mathematics and other extraordinary things. Ultimately she was unable to find a place in the world. 

213 Things About Me is written, directed and narrated by award-winning, disabled documentary filmmaker, photographer, artist, published writer and investigative journalist Richard Butchins, who was a close friend of Rose. Richard is also on the autistic spectrum. 

Trigger warning
213 Things About Me contains issues of a sensitive nature with references to suicide, which may trigger an anxiety response, especially in those who have a history of trauma.

If the podcast causes distress talk to a friend, family member or someone you trust about how you are feeling. There are people who would like to help and will listen to you on confidential phone line services. You can call the following numbers in confidence

Samaritans – call 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/

Papyrus (for people under 35) – call 0800 068 4141 https://papyrus-uk.org/

The Autism Helpline enquiry service provides impartial, confidential information along with advice and support for autistic people and their families and carers. https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/main.aspx

Autism.org.uk has helpful advice about anxiety in autistic adults.

Starring: Rosa Hoskins as Rose, Abigail Thaw as the voice of Rose’s mother and Patrick Knill as the voice of authority.
Editing/sound engineering: Patrick Knill.
Commissioned by: Disability Arts Online www.disabilityarts.online 
Additional funding: Unlimited www.weareunlimited.org.uk