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Finding Meaning in Typical Days
For me, most days are typical. Not necessarily in a bad way. They’re just predictable and repetitive. Right now, my day’s not even over, but I know how the rest of it will go. I stick…
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The Way I Feed Myself Reflects the Way I Feel
The way I feed myself is never just about hunger. It’s a mirror of my emotions—what I’m holding, what I’m releasing, what I’m carrying throughout the day. When I feel Joy When I feel…
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Embracing Your Best: Navigating Daily Struggles
There are days when I feel like I’m on top of my game. I knock out my list of things to-do, I write, I cook, I take care of my mom and still have…
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Understanding Executive Dysfunction and Structure Needs
There’s this weird little tug-of-war that plays out in my mind almost daily. I deeply crave structure. I long for the calm that comes from routine. I daydream about color-coded planners, perfectly labeled…
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Embracing Quietness: Finding Strength in Silence
Being quiet and shy has impacted me in more ways than I can count. It’s been a heavy silence that no one really sees, and a loneliness that stretches long and deep. I’ve always…
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Learning to Like Myself Again: How My Relationship with Myself Has Changed Over the Years
The author reflects on a journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance, highlighting struggles with identity, emotions, and social interactions. A later diagnosis illuminated underlying issues, fostering compassion instead of self-criticism. With therapy and self-discovery,…
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Living with Invisible Struggles
Most of the time, I appear fine on the outside. I greet people with a smile. I laugh when I need to. I hold conversations. But inside, I’m a complete wreck. It feels like I’m holding back a…
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10 Things That Are Absolutely Certain
You are not Broken: For a long time, I truly believed that there was something wrong with me. I felt helpless, worthless, and like I was a problem that needed fixing. But with time, I’ve…
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Baking Memories: Comfort Food and Family Tradition
The kitchen serves as a retreat where cooking and baking provide solace from the chaos of life. Emphasizing the joy found in the process rather than perfection, the author recalls cherished memories with…
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Strategies for Daily Comfort
The author shares personal strategies for enhancing daily comfort, especially living with a neurodivergent brain. Techniques include creating calming environments, engaging in grounding activities like baseball, and finding joy in cooking as a…
