For the Birds
by Sarah Teresa Cookin 🎭️ Culture
For the Birds
About the Substack
Writing at the intersection of neurodivergence, creative attention, and the more-than-human world; looking closely for the self who inhabits all three.
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About Sarah Teresa Cook
Sarah Cook (she / they) is a poet & essayist, teaching-writer, Autistic human, game show enthusiast, bug advocate, double taurus, and creative mentor to other sensitive humans.
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