-
The Unique Journey to Discovering Joy
Happiness is somewhat of a rarity for me. It’s something that I don’t experience very often. I don’t know whether it’s because I don’t openly welcome joy, or because I don’t know what…
-
The Comfort of Matzo Ball Soup
Growing up, I remember always going out to eat at Jerry’s Famous Deli. Every time my family and I went out to eat there, I ordered the same thing without hesitation. It was either their…
-
Affirmations for Self-Kindness During Tough Times
Some days, our thoughts feel heavier than others. We tend to doubt ourselves, question our pace, and wonder if we’re doing enough. On those days, the hard ones, the quiet ones, the ones where we’re…
-
Embrace the Magic of Mornings and Evenings
I’ve always had mixed feelings about this question, because honestly, I enjoy both. Each part of the day brings something different out of me, and it’s something I appreciate in its own way.…
-
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.…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
