Letting Go of the Shame of Avoiding People
For autistics, it makes sense why we tend to avoid social situations; the majority of our interactions can be uncomfortable. But we can’t lean into the discomfort until we stop shaming ourselves.
Category: Acceptance
The Danger Of Assuming People Wanted The Life They Got
How social pressures shape our lives, and then people assume that’s what we wanted.
Here’s Why I Get Mad When People Compliment My Smile
I never understood why I get mad when people compliment my smile.
Facing The Judge
I’d like to share about my realization of something during a turning point in my life.
Frustrations and Fears In Burnout Recovery
Early stages of burnout recovery comes with a lot of doubts. But it will get better.
How To Build Self-Trust
I occasionally ask about physical sensations when coaching, and there’s a very specific reason for that. Here’s how simply asking starts to build self-trust.
Is It Perfectionism?
I’ve been reflecting on my relationship with perfectionism, and if that’s even the best word for what I experience.
What’s wrong with them?
When you have relationship troubles, it’s so easy to default to asking “what’s wrong with me?” Instead, sometimes it’s worth asking, “what’s wrong with them?”
What to Expect in the Later Identified Autism Journey
The 5 stages people predictably go through after figuring out as an adult that you’re autistic.
On Trying To Say Just The Right Thing
I’ve been reflecting on my want to be understood, and my fear of not being.
Letting Go Of The Blame And Shame Of Avoiding People
Social situations are complicated and difficult. I’d like to talk a bit about the pain and shame around them.
Dissolving Internalized Ableism
What internalized ableism is, how it affects us, how we have more power than we realize, and some starter tips to dissolve it bit by bit.
