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Finding Confidence in Public Speaking
I believe that most of us have performed on stage or given a speech at some point in our lives. For me, I’ve done both. Was it by choice? Sometimes—most of the time,…
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Finding Yourself Again After Depression
For me, depression has always been like that nosy neighbor next door who comes over unannounced. I’ve been plagued by it my whole life. It’s like a heavy cloud that follows me around,…
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Recognizing and Healing from the Freeze Response
Have you ever been in a situation where you know what you want to say—the words are right there—but your mouth doesn’t move? Or someone asks you a question, and suddenly your mind…
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The Impact of Constant Apologies on Self-Worth
I’m constantly apologizing for taking up space. I can’t even begin to tell you just how many times a day I say the words, “I’m sorry.” It’s like a reflex I can’t switch…
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Affirmations for Self-Kindness During Tough Times
Some days, our thoughts feel heavier than others. We tend to doubt ourselves, question our pace, and wonder if we’re doing enough. On those days, the hard ones, the quiet ones, the ones where we’re…
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Understanding Internalized Ableism and Its Impact
I’ve always carried around this burden of shame. My constant struggles with trying to fit in with society made me feel weak, underappreciated, and out of place. I’m plagued by emotions that become…
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Embrace Your Strengths: 5 Things I’m Good At
Why is it so effortless to list the things we struggle with… yet so uncomfortable to name the things we’re actually good at? For so long, I didn’t think I was good at…
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Transforming Self-Doubt into Self-Love
If someone were to ask me, “What’s one thing you would change about yourself?” I wish that I could confidently say, “Absolutely nothing.” That I’ve reached a place of self-acceptance—no doubts, no insecurities, no…
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Embracing December’s Dual Nature
I’ve always loved the month of December. There’s so much going on. You’ve got the holidays in full swing, the seasonal change from fall to winter, and the culmination of a year. It’s a perfect time…
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The Comfort of Neurodivergent Friendships
For me, neurodivergent friendships feel different, somehow more whole, than neurotypical friendships. It’s not that neurotypical friendships can’t be meaningful, but there’s something uniquely comforting about being around people whose minds feel familiar.…
