Abilities Thrift Shop

08/29/2026

If you've shopped with us, then you should already know. Here's a reminder.

08/28/2026

Come shop the best new thrift store in Dekalb County! Open Friday and Saturday 10 to 5

08/28/2026

FREE special sports league in Fort Payne. So much fun for kids of all ages and abilities.

Calling all Outfield Angels. Our first baseball game of the season is Thursday, September 3 at 6:00pm. At the Fort Payne Sports Complex. Can’t wait to see you all. Outfield Angels is a baseball team for people who have a disability.

08/27/2026

Happy Thursday! Open 10 to 5
Sandals and swimwear $1.50 today!

08/27/2026

Goals.

My parents have only wanted me to be one thing: happy. Whether your child is autistic or not, don't push your wants onto them. I see this sentiment go around often:

If you're not ready to have a disabled, neurodivergent, or a q***r child, then don't have children.

I would like to change that. If you're not ready to ACCEPT a disabled, neurodivergent or q***r child then don't have children. My parents probably weren't ready for me, but they accepted me, loved me, gave me the love and guidance I needed. That's what was important.

Please like, share and follow! It really helps support me!

[Image description: A four panel comic of a person feeling sorry for Honeydew's mom for Honeydew being autistic. The comic is titled "A Mother's Wish" and is made by Theresa Scovil.

Panel 1:
The person looks shocked and says to Honeydew's mom "Honeydew got diagnosed as autistic? I'm so sorry!"
Honeydew's mom looks confused.
Panel 2:
The person looks sad and says "It must be tough, knowing your child will never be what you hoped they would be."
Honeydew's mom looks annoyed.
Panel 3:
Honeydew's mom says "Nonsense! I'm working hard to make sure my child becomes exactly what I want them to be."
The person looks surprised.
Panel 4:
The person looks confused and asks "What's that?"
Honeydew's mom cheerfully says "Happy!"]

08/26/2026

Tomorrow is our first support meet-up and we are so excited! The topic of sharing will be.a.good one: What is one thing you wish your extended family, neighbors, or grocery store strangers understood about your child's behavior?

08/25/2026

Conversation leads to connection. Register now for a FREE workshop this Friday!

FREE WORKSHOP: The Goldilocks Guide to Conversation

💬Conversation leads to connection...

It’s the ignition to social connections and eventually deeper relationships. It’s how we get to know one another, make friends, clear up misunderstandings, and build social lives that fulfill us.

It all starts with that first conversation.

But when you struggle with your conversational skills, it can be difficult coming up with what to say, figuring out if you’re saying too much, and reading the social cues of the other person. When you struggle with the basics, moving things towards a deeper relationship can seem impossible.

You’re not alone and you’re not broken!

If you’re anything like I used to be, you get a little (or a lot) nervous at the thought of talking to someone new, because those pesky thoughts start to race through your head:

🧠“They stopped talking. Should I say something, or is the conversation over?”
🧠“Oh no! It’s my turn to talk. How do I keep the conversation going?”
🧠“I think I’ve been talking long enough, but I can’t tell. Should I stop and let them have a turn yet?”
🧠“What should we even talk about?”

You don’t need to be a social skills expert; you just need a little help with the conversational basics.

That’s exactly what this short yet powerful workshop will help you learn; the conversational basics you need to make more meaningful connections!

Here’s what we’ll cover:

✅Thinking of what to say in the moment when you run out of words
✅Figuring out when you’re talking too much
✅Feeling the typical ebb and flow of a balanced conversation
✅Reading important social cues

It’s free, short, and will include some time for Q&A towards the end, so come ready with questions!

Here are the workshop details:

📅When: Friday, August 28, 2026
📍Where: Online via Zoom (you’ll get the Zoom info via email when you register)
⌚Time: 6 PM—6:45 PM CST
💰Cost: $0 (FREE)

👉Register for free here: https://theintrovertedmisfit.com/workshop (LINK IN BIO)

08/25/2026