Facing The Judge
I’d like to share about my realization of something during a turning point in my life.
Category: Shame and Self-Compassion
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.
Acceptance vs Resignation
I want to talk a bit about the difference between accepting what is and resigning oneself to what is.
When The Thing You Can’t Do Is The Thing You Must Do
Is there something you want to do, but part of you says you can’t? I’d like to talk about that.
This Assumption Leads to Autistic Anxiety
A response to a conversation on social media reminded me of a way of thinking that I’d like to discuss.
AuDHD Without Shame
Without shame, my AuDHD is so much easier to deal with. Here’s why, and an example of it in my real life.
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.
When You Hate Being Perceived
Here’s what might be going on if you hate being perceived, if it feels bad or awful, especially if you’re Autistic or otherwise different from the majority around you.
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.
Why I Intentionally Messed Up My Book Pile
You might have noticed that the stack of books next to my chair is disorganized. That’s intentional, here’s why I did it.
Deconstructing My Art Anxiety
I’ve been getting an urge to do some art. It’s popped up in short bursts throughout my life and is always quashed quickly by anxiety flareups. Here’s how I’m working through it.