Is It Perfectionism?
I’ve been reflecting on my relationship with perfectionism, and if that’s even the best word for what I experience.
Category: Personal Growth
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.
On The Overwhelm of Becoming Who I Will Be
This is a very personal reflection on the overwhelm of a life transition in the time between who I am and who I will be.
How to Push Back Against Painful Thinking
Here’s an example of how questioning painful thinking can push back against our internalized, negative and painful thought patterns, and give us back energy.
Things I’ve Learned About Life
I’ve been thinking about something I wrote for a friend’s daughter a couple years ago.
Why I’m Not Raising My Prices
Though the economy is making things harder, I won’t be raising my prices now. Here’s what I’m doing instead.
When Fixing Mistakes Makes Things Worse: Art Lessons 2
I’ve been re-examining some life lessons since I’ve been doing art again. This time, I’m exploring when mistakes can’t be fixed and leave a lasting echo.
Getting Free From Mistakes: Art Lessons 1
I’ve been re-examining some life lessons since I’ve been doing art again. This time, I’m exploring how some mistakes can be fixed, reduced, or made so that their effects don’t echo.
Thoughts on Gratitude
Musings on my former reluctance to say “thank you,” saying it too often, and the 180 I’ve done since.
