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Sometimes I Just Need to Disappear for a Little While
There are days when I just need to disappear for a little while. I don't want to talk, make plans, or explain how I'm feeling. I just need some time to myself, even…
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When Your Feelings Catch You Off Guard
Sometimes, a comment or situation can affect us in ways we don't expect. I reflect on why certain things get to me, how I handle my emotions, and learning to accept my sensitivity.
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When You Know What Would Help but Can’t Get Started
Learning more about my ADHD and autism has helped me understand myself, but knowing what I need doesn't mean I can always do it. I'm still learning how to deal with the frustrating…
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Why I Can Remember the Smallest Detail but Forget Something Important
I can remember the smallest details from conversations years ago, but forget something I needed to remember today. Living with ADHD means my memory can feel inconsistent, and I'm learning to understand these…
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ADHD Awareness Month: What People Don’t Always See
ADHD has been a big part of learning to understand myself. My diagnosis gave me a different way of looking at the things I had spent years criticizing myself for—and reminded me that…
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My Brain Has a Very Strong Opinion About the Temperature
I’ve always been sensitive to heat and light, but my recent trip made me realize just how much they can affect me. Between the heat, bright sun, crowds, walking, and everything else, I…
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The Moment Was Over. My Brain Wasn’t
Sometimes the situation ends, but the feelings don’t. I’ve been thinking about how easily I can hold onto anger, rejection, embarrassment, and difficult moments long after they’re over—and what it means to finally…
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What’s In My Travel Bag
Traveling can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Over the years, I’ve learned that bringing a few familiar comfort items with me can make unfamiliar places feel a little easier to…
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Before the Adventure Begins: My August Intentions
August feels different this year. As I prepare for a trip I’ve dreamed about for years, I’m learning that excitement and anxiety can exist at the same time. Instead of creating more expectations…
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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…
