“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”

–Toni Morrison

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  • 365 of Irish on Duolingo

    I’ll get back to finishing up my autism blog series in the next blog post, but this week, I wanted to focus on another milestone in my life. A week ago, I hit the one-year mark on the Duolingo Irish… Continue reading

    365 of Irish on Duolingo
  • My Top 10 Reads of 2024

    In honor of the new year, I’m taking a break from my ongoing series on life with autism to look at what I read in 2024. This past year was a good year for me for books. I aimed to… Continue reading

    My Top 10 Reads of 2024
  • What I Really Learned: My Experience with School Avoidance

    Earlier this week, I came across the terms “School Avoidance” and “School Refusal” for the first time. These phrases describe behaviors where a child actively avoids or refuses to attend school due to underlying challenges. Learning that this issue is… Continue reading

    What I Really Learned: My Experience with School Avoidance
  • Progress, Not Perfection

    This week, I pushed myself too far. Stress piled up, and instead of being mindful enough to take a step back, I trudged forward, fixated on making it to the weekend and much-needed time with a good friend. In the… Continue reading

    Progress, Not Perfection
  • Ringing Anxiety: Life with Phone Anxiety

    My whole life, I’ve loathed phone calls. And that’s not an exaggeration. Given the option, I would rather drive several hours to talk to someone I don’t know well face-to-face than pick up a phone and call them. And that’s… Continue reading

    Ringing Anxiety: Life with Phone Anxiety