The Intersection of Autism and PTSD
When it comes to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, I have a lot of knowledge and experience. Having lived with Complex PTSD
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March 29, 2020
mental health
When “How Are You?” Is a Loaded Question
Content Warning: suicide, loss How are you? Three little words. “How are you?” One easy question? Or one loaded question? How
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January 9, 2020
18 Relatable Posts for People in Therapy
We at Sweatpants & Coffee are huge fans of therapy. Love it. Couldn’t live without it, quite literally in some
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December 8, 2019
Have a Girls Night In for Your Mental Health
The Power of Girlfriends We’re all under a lot of stress. Women, in particular, tend to take on not just a lot of the work at
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September 21, 2019
Ugly Steps and Crooked Railings
When we first bought our house, it had a wonky, completely non-code step that led up onto the front porch. It required you to
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September 15, 2019
Stupid Little Reasons to Stay
Content warning: this piece contains mentions of suicidal ideation, PTSD, and depression The bedroom is quiet and gray. Only
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September 11, 2019
When Depression Strikes, I Run
I’ll never forget the very first time I laced up my running shoes. It was a few weeks after my mom and I had participated in
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August 28, 2019
Overheard in the Coffee Shop
Content warning: suicide My name is not Alan Smithee. Unlike the Hollywood directors who ran from their projects, I want to
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August 6, 2019
It’s Not A Rant, It’s My Reality
Content warning: suicide, loss Ever notice when we get completely worked up and really want to express what affects us
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August 6, 2019
Sweatpants & Relationships | No Love Better
After my second divorce, I vowed that I would never marry again if there was even one tiny iota of doubt in my mind that I
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July 21, 2019
