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I Don’t Like Being Put on the Spot
I've never liked being put on the spot. Whether it's an unexpected question or someone asking me to explain how I feel, I often struggle to find the right words. It's frustrating when…
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When You Can’t Stop Thinking About Things That Already Happened
Ever find yourself replaying a conversation or remembering something embarrassing from years ago? I do it more than I'd like to admit. My brain has a way of bringing up old moments when…
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Why Different People Bring Out Different Sides of Me
I'm not the same person in every situation. Some people make it easy for me to be myself, while others leave me overthinking every response. I've been noticing how much the people around…
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When You Can’t Explain Your Thoughts the Way You Want To
Have you ever known exactly what you wanted to say, only to struggle to get the words out? I often think of what I wish I'd said long after a conversation is over.…
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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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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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How Anxiety Changes the Way You See Yourself
I treated every anxious thought like it was a warning I needed to listen to. I thought my brain was protecting me. But I’ve started realizing that anxiety doesn’t always tell the truth.…
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The BBQ Garlic Ribs Were Great. The Company Was Better.
A backyard BBQ with cousins turns into something more than a meal. Between BBQ garlic ribs, shared laughter, and a long evening that stretches past dinner, I find myself realizing something I didn’t…
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The Mental Exhaustion of Overanalyzing Every Social Interaction
I don’t think people realize how exhausting it is to constantly think about how you’re coming across. To be in a conversation… while also watching yourself have it.
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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…