autism

  • An Update on My Creative Journey

    It feels like ages since my last update, though it’s only been a few weeks. But don’t worry! I haven’t been lounging around twiddling my thumbs. Here’s a few of the things I’ve been up to lately: Creative Recharge: Let’s… Continue reading

    An Update on My Creative Journey
  • One Beetle Recognizes another Beetle

    Aithníonn ciaraóg ciaraóg eile This is an “Irish Proverb” (seanfhocail) that I’ve known for quite a while now. I probably first heard it in The Secret of Kells, but I was also really into looking up Irish sayings when I… Continue reading

    One Beetle Recognizes another Beetle
  • Letting Myself Down, Gently

    This year, I made the difficult decision not to participate in the November NaNoWriMo, despite my excitement for it after completing my master’s degree. The reasons for this are numerous, though in no way new. First and foremost are the… Continue reading

    Letting Myself Down, Gently
  • The Lingering Effects of Autistic Burnout: Is Recovery Possible?

    I was watching the video above earlier this week and it got me reflecting on my own experience with autistic burnout. I first became familiar with the idea of autistic burnout several years ago when I was confirming my own… Continue reading

    The Lingering Effects of Autistic Burnout: Is Recovery Possible?
  • Learning to Accept that I’m Disabled

    It was 2020 when I was diagnosed with ADHD, something I had suspected I had since high school. I was 28 years old. And at that time, I was only beginning to suspect that I was also autistic.  Fast forward… Continue reading

    Learning to Accept that I’m Disabled