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Being Sensitive Has Never Been Easy for Me
I’ve been called sensitive more times than I can count, and for a long time, I took it as criticism. Learning about ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria helped me understand why rejection, criticism,…
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Pork Chops with Apples: A Cozy Fall Dinner
Pork chops, apples, onions, and a little cinnamon come together in this simple, cozy fall dinner. Easy to make and even better with mashed potatoes.
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The Case for Staying In on the Weekends
I used to think I was wasting my weekend if I didn’t have plans. Now, I’ve learned that staying home, slowing down, and having nowhere to be can be exactly what I need.
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ADHD Awareness Month: What People Don’t Always See
ADHD has been a big part of learning to understand myself. My diagnosis gave me a different way of looking at the things I had spent years criticizing myself for—and reminded me that…
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What I Love About October: Baseball, Halloween & the Little Things
October means different things to everyone. For me, it means playoff baseball, Halloween, crisp mornings, comfortable clothes, pumpkin spice, fall cooking, and appreciating the little things that make this time of year feel…
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My Brain Has a Very Strong Opinion About the Temperature
I’ve always been sensitive to heat and light, but my recent trip made me realize just how much they can affect me. Between the heat, bright sun, crowds, walking, and everything else, I…
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The Moment Was Over. My Brain Wasn’t
Sometimes the situation ends, but the feelings don’t. I’ve been thinking about how easily I can hold onto anger, rejection, embarrassment, and difficult moments long after they’re over—and what it means to finally…
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I’m Not Starting Over. I’m Starting From Here.
Coming home after almost a month away felt a little strange. I missed my routines and my own space, but I also wasn’t ready for the trip to be over. Somewhere between the…
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The Italian Meal I Want to Recreate at Home
One meal from my time in Panicale has been on my mind ever since I got home. Fresh tagliatelle, elephant garlic, fried basil, a glass of Barbera, and, of course, panna cotta inspired…
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Coming Home After Something I’ll Always Remember
After months of planning, worrying, and wondering if I was really going to do it, I finally went to Romania and Italy. Now that I’m home, I’m realizing the trip gave me more…
