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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.…
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5 Things I Wish People Understood About My Quietness
I’ve been quiet for as long as I can remember. The kind of quiet that often makes others tilt their head and ask, “Why are you so quiet?” or the one that really feels…
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Embracing Both Solitude and Social Life
I genuinely crave solitude. I love being alone because it’s the only time I can fully unmask and be myself. I’m still quiet — I’m always quiet — but in solitude, I’m alive in a different way. I’m…
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Exploring Life Without Sleep
There are some days where I wish time stood still, just so I could have extra time for the things I love to do but never get a chance to. I crave having…
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Understanding the Fear of Being Seen
There’s a strange tension that I’ve carried for as long as I can remember. It’s the feeling of wanting to be seen and wanting to disappear. I’ve spent a long time trying to…
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Embrace Mindfulness: The Power of Slowing Down
I used to believe that juggling a lot of projects at once made me productive — that jumping between tabs, chores, conversations, and thoughts somehow meant I was keeping up with life. Truthfully though,…
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Autistic Joy: Embracing Different Expressions of Happiness
I’ve always had a hard time expressing joy the way that others do. I feel joy and happiness just like everyone else, I just show it in a different way. While others are jumping up…
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Harnessing Inner Wisdom: The Power of Intuition
I’ve always prided myself on being a deeply intuitive person. I observe everything—situations, people, the energy in a room—with a keen eye. I don’t overlook details, and I pick up on subtle changes…
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The Heart of First Impressions
I think that first impressions are how we hope people see us versus how we think they actually do. When I imagine the version of myself I want people to meet, she’s kind. She’s approachable, warm,…
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Understanding Burnout vs. Shutdown: Key Differences
I’ve always prided myself on being resilient, hardworking, and dedicated. I push through long days, even when it’s emotionally exhausting. You know, the days when it feels like everything is on your plate, and you…
