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
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Practicing Grace
The conversation was going nowhere fast. A friend and I argued about whether the COVID-19 pandemic would ultimately lead to
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March 26, 2020
Chili: It Makes You Feel Better
So, a while back, I was on what seemed like an eternal treadmill, progressing towards an unending and featureless landscape
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February 26, 2020
Sprouting
Last spring, I attended an eight-week therapy group for chronically ill folks. In it, we developed a language around talking
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February 25, 2020
4 Self-Love Ideas to Try This February
It’s February, and do you know what that means? Love is in the air! From chocolatey treats to cheesy cards and flowers
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February 23, 2020
Whose Voice is Telling You That You’re Fat?
I grew up in the church. Every once in awhile, somebody would pray for patience. I didn’t think too much about it until one
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January 28, 2020
6 Homemade Bath Bomb Recipes to Try
As the weather starts to turn colder, who doesn’t love a nice bath with a colorful scented bath bomb? The problem is, they
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December 4, 2019
Connecting at the Tender Places
“Listen to me,” the woman said. She laid her hand briefly on my arm, like a lighting butterfly – just long enough so that I
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November 27, 2019
They Built the Bridge
I was never one to defend myself. Never one to set strong boundaries, or to teach people how to treat me. I was always not
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October 8, 2019
Notes from Nanea | What the Comfort Zone is For
My dear Sweatpants & Coffee fam, When the going gets tough, it’s a natural instinct to turtle. Pull in your flippers,
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October 4, 2019
