mental health
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Life is Kind of a Lot Right Now
Oh, hey there. It’s been a few weeks, huh? Whoops. The truth is, despite the exciting news with my grant that started off the year, like many, many Americans, I’m really struggling right now. Between the ever-tightening vice that is… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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