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International Self-Care Day: A Gentle Reminder to Prioritize Yourself
Somewhere along the way, self-care became associated with expensive products, spa days, perfect routines, and the idea that taking care of ourselves has to look aesthetically pleasing. But the truth is that self-care…
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The Self-Care Practices That Actually Help My AuDHD Brain
Self-care isn't always about doing more. Sometimes it's about doing less. In this personal reflection, I share the small practices that genuinely help my AuDHD brain—from making lists and embracing quiet time to…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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Is Chaos Good for Us? A Personal Reflection
Not all chaos feels the same. Some of it overwhelms me completely, especially with AuDHD and the weight of caregiving. But other kinds—the unexpected, unplanned, imperfect moments—become the memories I return to most.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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More Than a Label: Celebrating the Boy I Love
On her godson's 8th birthday, the author reflects on the lessons learned from his experiences with autism. She emphasizes that autism is just one aspect of a person’s identity, advocating for understanding beyond…
