Mental Health
In this section, I share my personal journey with mental health. I’m being vulnerable, open, honest, and doing this without shame. It took me a long time to realize that taking care of myself had to come first, but I’ve learned just how true and necessary that is.
Since receiving my diagnoses, so much has become clearer. I’m proud to be neurodivergent. I believe we all carry hidden superpowers. We all have the quiet strength it takes to move through the world that often misunderstands us.
Mental health is the foundation of our well-being, and it deserves to be nurtured with compassion and care. If you’re struggling and need a story to relate to, I hope some of mine help you feel a little less alone. You’re worthy of support, rest, and a life that feels good to live.
Mental Health
When You’re Harder on Yourself Than Anyone Else
Being kind to ourselves sounds simple, yet it’s often one of the hardest things to do. In this personal reflection, I share why self-compassion doesn’t come naturally to me, how my inner critic often takes over, and the small ways I’m learning to extend myself the same grace I so…
The Unseen Moments That Shaped This Month
Closing Out the Month Together Hello friends, Before we turn the page into a new month, I wanted to take a moment to sit down and reflect. One of the things I’ve learned over and over again is that life is made up of so many moments we often overlook.…
Before the Adventure Begins: My August Intentions
August feels different this year. As I prepare for a trip I’ve dreamed about for years, I’m learning that excitement and anxiety can exist at the same time. Instead of creating more expectations for myself, I’m choosing gentle intentions—to trust myself, quiet my fears, embrace the unknown, and allow the…
Why I Continue Writing Even When No One Is Reading
I’ve often wondered if anyone is reading the words I pour onto the page. In a world where we measure success through numbers—followers, likes, shares, and views—it’s easy to forget why we started creating in the first place. This is a reflection on why I continue to write, even when…
The Invisible Waiting Rooms of Life
Sometimes life feels like it’s on pause. We wait for answers, for change, for healing, for the life we thought we would have. But what if these seasons of uncertainty aren’t empty spaces? What if they are invisible waiting rooms where we are still growing, grieving, hoping, and becoming?
From the Archives: Learning to Love Myself: Overcoming Inner Criticism
A year later, I’m still learning to love myself. My inner critic is still there, but I’m learning to quiet it down and meet myself with more patience, compassion, and understanding.
Tell Me Baby, What’s Your Story? A Birthday Tribute
Today would’ve been my dear friend Mike’s 38th birthday. This is a letter to him—remembering campfires, cold beers, old songs, and the kind of friendship that leaves a lasting imprint on your heart. Some people may leave this world too soon, but the memories we share with them stay with…
How Life Shapes the Person We Become
We are shaped by both who we are and what we experience. Life changes us, but it also reveals parts of ourselves that were there all along.
The Mystery of the Chair That Holds All the Clothes
I never thought a chair full of clothes would make me think so much about who I used to be and who I am now. What started as a simple pile of laundry became a reflection on overwhelm, decision fatigue, and the ways life changes us.
Things I Want More of in This Season of Life
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to realize that the life I want isn’t necessarily bigger or busier. It’s softer. Slower. More aligned with who I truly am. This season of life is about letting go of expectations and making more room for the things that bring me peace, comfort,…
The Lost Years
There are seasons of life where we feel completely lost. Looking back on my twenties, I realize those years weren’t just about struggle—they were about learning who I was, understanding myself, and slowly finding my way back.
The Things I Thought Were Just Me Were Actually Autism
For most of my life, I thought I was just bad at being a person. I didn’t realize the things I struggled with weren’t personal failures—they were pieces of myself I hadn’t yet learned to understand. Looking back through the lens of autism, so many moments finally made sense.
The Small Things That Take All My Energy
Some people finish the day exhausted because of one big event. I finish mine exhausted because of a hundred tiny moments that most people never think twice about. From phone calls to decision fatigue, these everyday experiences quietly take more out of me than I ever realized.
How RSD Affects Daily Life: Overcoming Emotional Pain
For years, I wondered why small moments felt so big. Why criticism stayed with me. Why rejection felt like a wound. Learning about RSD helped me understand myself in a way I never had before.
What AuDHD Looks Like in My Everyday Life
What does AuDHD really look like in everyday life? In this personal episode, I share my experiences with sensory overload, executive dysfunction, hyperfocus, social exhaustion, and learning to understand my brain instead of fighting against it.
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