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5 Things to Stop Saying Yes To for Self-Care
For a long time, the word “yes” rolled off my tongue far too easily. It wasn’t because I wanted to do every single thing people asked of me, it was because I was too…
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Effective Strategies for Health and Well-Being
Over the years, I’ve learned that small, sustainable actions go a long way. I’ve never really been one to follow through with a routine. It’s not because I don’t want to, it’s because I often…
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When Everything Feels Like Fog
The author describes feelings of disconnection and mental fog, attributing it to their neurodivergence. Navigating this fog involves escaping into daydreams, feeling overwhelmed, and struggling with self-perception. Despite challenges, they emphasize the importance…
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The Quiet Work No One Sees
The author reflects on their journey of internal healing while balancing caregiving for a disabled parent. They confront challenges like overthinking, emotional regulation, and exhaustion. Despite the mental struggles, they find solace in…
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Noticing the Little Things: Finding Calm in Everyday Details
The author reflects on how beauty lies in life's simple moments, especially those tied to food and nature. Sensory experiences, like comforting aromas and sounds, provide grounding and peace. Despite struggles with overwhelm,…
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What I Wish People Knew About Being Quiet
The author reflects on their lifelong experience of feeling overlooked due to their quiet demeanor, often misunderstood as disinterest or awkwardness. As a neurodivergent individual, they emphasize that silence is not emptiness but…
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I’m Learning to Love the Parts of Me That Don’t Shine
For a long time, I thought I had to be prim and proper to be admired. To be well-spoken and always composed. I believed that if I could just glow enough, if I could smile…
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The Way I Bloomed
I wasn’t planted in soft soil.I grew in the cracks—beneath weight I didn’t ask to carry,through seasons I wasn’t ready for. There were days I curled inward,afraid of my own petals.Nights I mistook…
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Dear Me: A Love Letter to the Days I Feel Like a Burden
To the version of me who feels like too much, I know you feel heavy today. Like your presence takes up too much space and you’re not sure that you deserve it. You replay every…
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Lessons from The Rainbow Fish: Childhood Memories
There’s nothing like an old book from childhood that stays with you, and carries you into adulthood. For me, the most memorable book wasn’t just about a shimmering fish. It was about the quiet ache…
