self-care

  • 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

    Life is Kind of a Lot Right Now
  • The Realities of Autism and Social Anxiety

    Did you know that most late-diagnosed people are diagnosed with at least one mental health disorder, often an anxiety disorder, before being diagnosed with ASD? I was first diagnosed with anxiety when I was a junior in high school, and… Continue reading

    The Realities of Autism and Social Anxiety
  • Embracing the Solstice: A Time for Reflection and Renewal

    First things first, happy solstice to everyone! While I had planned on making this a solstice-themed blog post and sharing it yesterday, a debilitating migraine delayed my efforts. So, here I am, writing on Saturday instead. But my theme remains… Continue reading

    Embracing the Solstice: A Time for Reflection and Renewal
  • Reflections on the Darkest Day of the Year

    As the Winter Solstice, the shortest and darkest day of the year, graced us this week, I found myself drawn to reflections on the cyclical nature of life and my connection to this season. I don’t consider myself Wiccan, I… Continue reading