I’ve been thanking AI assistants since it first appeared on my iPhone, and I quietly thank my computer when it behaves the way it’s supposed to. The more I learn about autism, the more I wonder if this is part of it — treating non-human things with kindness because my brain naturally extends feelings and…

I’ve spent years trying to figure myself out—what’s wrong with me, why I feel the way I do, why I lose jobs and friendships. I’ve been given labels like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more, but none of them ever felt like the full story. Since accepting that I’m autistic, something shifted—and I’m realising there’s nothing…

My mind races on a good day—one topic to another—and I can’t stay focused (unless I’m hyper-focused, but that’s a post for another day). I’m on a journey of discovery, but my thoughts jump so much that it’s hard to remember what I’ve learned or stay on one track long enough to make sense of…

While the world went quiet and everyone put each other’s safety ahead of themselves, I found a sense of warmth at home with my little family. It was terrifying at times—my health issues made it feel especially fragile, and my panic attacks were heightened—but it also forced us to slow down and reconnect. My husband…

I went to the hospital today for an appointment I’ve been waiting about six months for, and I had to answer the most dreaded question I face when I see a doctor: “can you describe the pain?” Ummm yeah… this has always been a weird question for me, because I know it’s not helpful to…

I wasn’t feeling well last night and couldn’t bring myself to attend a party we had been invited to. My husband said he didn’t feel much like going either but felt he needed to make an appearance for us and give our love to the birthday couple (whom we love very much). He said he…