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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…
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The Strange Guilt of Having Needs
One night at dinner, I found myself apologizing for something I didn’t do—and it made me realize how often I treat my own needs like something to be ashamed of. What followed wasn’t…
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The Cycle of Feeling Better and Then Burning Out Again
I keep having a few good days where everything feels lighter, and I start to believe I’m finally okay again—until I crash and realize my energy has been moving in cycles all along,…
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How a Single Decision Empowered My Journey
A personal reflection on the decision to attend an ADHD conference, something I never thought I’d do because of my social anxiety. What started as an overwhelming experience slowly became a turning point…
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Why Routine Changes Feel So Overwhelming When You’re Neurodivergent
For many neurodivergent people, small changes don’t feel small at all. In this personal post, I reflect on how disrupted routines, broken traditions, and unexpected shifts can trigger anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional dysregulation—and…
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The Hidden Burden of Holding It All In
Holding in emotions has profoundly affected my life, leading to feelings of invisibility and heaviness. Triggers often bring buried feelings to the surface, resulting in overwhelming emotional release. Healing involves acknowledging my emotions,…
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Why Traditional Self-Care Advice Doesn’t Always Work for Me
Growing up, I never really thought of self-care as something essential. Truthfully, I didn’t think about it much at all. I just pushed through everything—school, homework, soccer practices—all while silently feeling exhausted and…
