Developing hope in the hard times in life
I reflect on how the hard times in life, which are all-consuming when you are going through them, are also temporary.
Category: Personal Growth
Why Changing My Mind Is So Hard
I’m reflecting on how hard it has been for most of my life to change my mind, change plans, backtrack, and to not follow through with a plan, or with something I’ve said I will do.
Learning to trust myself was the big one
Reflecting on how getting back in the van feels, and how places seem to have memory, and the memory feel that I have in the van is about peace.
When WFH Backfired, and Increased My Anxiety
This is a story that took place a few years before I figured out I’m Autistic. My supposed dream come true of working from home turned out to be a recipe for high anxiety.
Practical Tips for Disclosing Your Autism
How to approach the “I’m Autistic” conversation so it goes better, and coping when it doesn’t.
Healing Communication Wounds Takes Time
Healing communication wounds with new experiences is a gradual process.
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.
Here’s Why I Get Mad When People Compliment My Smile
I never understood why I get mad when people compliment my smile.
Reflections on Making this Burnout Course
I’ve been open and transparent in the process of making my autistic burnout recovery course, and now I’d like to share some personal reflections on why this has been so hard for me.
My Anti-Anxiety Techniques Actually Work (And Saved My Vacation)
My recent vacation nearly ended before it started because of a last-minute disaster, but I got through it. Here’s what happened, and how I kept myself going.
Facing The Judge
I’d like to share about my realization of something during a turning point in my life.
Is It Perfectionism?
I’ve been reflecting on my relationship with perfectionism, and if that’s even the best word for what I experience.