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Mental Health Is More Than What People See
Mental health struggles aren't always visible. As I've learned more about my own mental health, I've started to understand myself better and realized how important it is to talk openly about what we're…
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Enjoying Fall My Way
October is one of my favorite times of the year. Between Dodgers playoff baseball, fall comfort food, Halloween, and cozy evenings at home with my dog, there's plenty to look forward to. Here's…
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Self-Care Can Be as Simple as Not Making Things Harder
Self-care can be harder than it sounds when you have ADHD and a mind that constantly tells you to do more. I'm learning that I don't have to fill every spare moment or…
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When You Outgrow a Version of Your Life
Lately, I’ve been feeling a force pulling me in the direction of change. It’s not necessarily what I want, but I’m realizing that some things no longer fit the person I’ve become.
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Being Sensitive Has Never Been Easy for Me
I’ve been called sensitive more times than I can count, and for a long time, I took it as criticism. Learning about ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria helped me understand why rejection, criticism,…
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Pork Chops with Apples: A Cozy Fall Dinner
Pork chops, apples, onions, and a little cinnamon come together in this simple, cozy fall dinner. Easy to make and even better with mashed potatoes.
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The Case for Staying In on the Weekends
I used to think I was wasting my weekend if I didn’t have plans. Now, I’ve learned that staying home, slowing down, and having nowhere to be can be exactly what I need.
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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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What I Love About October: Baseball, Halloween & the Little Things
October means different things to everyone. For me, it means playoff baseball, Halloween, crisp mornings, comfortable clothes, pumpkin spice, fall cooking, and appreciating the little things that make this time of year feel…
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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…
