Starting Over & Finding Your Passion
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Life Notes
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When My Emotions Create a World That Isn't Fully Real
A reflection on boundaries, triggers, and learning to pause
Sometimes I feel broken.
It feels as if the world will attack me again and again, …
Birthdays: The Day That Brings Me Back
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How I feel on my birthday - past vs. present.
Why did I love surprise parties so much? Because it was the one day I had the parents I wanted …
Learning to Stand Alone
There was a time in my life when I never lived alone.
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Why Friends Matter
Friends are more than companions in our lives — they're the people who walk beside us when life feels heavy and remind us that we don't have …
Masking in Autism: The Hidden Exhaustion of Everyday Communication
For many autistic people, social interaction feels like a performance — not because they're dishonest, but because they've had to learn to …
A New Year, With Us
Say Goodbye to Someone I Love
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Wednesday, 1 October 2025 — we lost our family dog, my brother's dog, Hades.
He was a true member of our family. He was …
Why Is It So Hard to Treat Ourselves Kindly?
Some days, even when we try our best, it feels oddly difficult to say:
"I'm proud of myself. I deserve rest. I deserve a treat."
If you've …
For the days that feel heavy
Elli's Gentle Day Plan
For the days that feel heavy
There are days when everything feels like too much. The dishes pile up, the light …