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The Self-Care Practices That Actually Help My AuDHD Brain
Self-care isn't always about doing more. Sometimes it's about doing less. In this personal reflection, I share the small practices that genuinely help my AuDHD brain—from making lists and embracing quiet time to…
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Foods That Remind Me of Being a Kid
Some foods are more than just meals. They're memories. From pot roast and mashed potatoes to pizza nights after Blockbuster and my grandma's strawberry cake, these are the foods that instantly bring me…
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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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The Simple Habit That Helps Me Feel More Like Myself
How going outside became my favorite form of self-care and helped me reconnect with myself through simple moments of sunshine and fresh air.
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The Things I Thought Were Just Me Were Actually Autism
For most of my life, I thought I was just bad at being a person. I didn’t realize the things I struggled with weren’t personal failures—they were pieces of myself I hadn’t yet…
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Is Chaos Good for Us? A Personal Reflection
Not all chaos feels the same. Some of it overwhelms me completely, especially with AuDHD and the weight of caregiving. But other kinds—the unexpected, unplanned, imperfect moments—become the memories I return to most.…
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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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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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Summer Self-Care: Small Things That Help You Feel Better
I’ve stopped chasing the perfect version of myself and started focusing more on the simple moments. The moments that make me feel like me.
