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The Meow Wolf of Flow: Exploring Creativity and Connection
In the summer of 2018, I stepped into the Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return for the first time.
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When the World Feels Far Away: On Dissociation, Trauma, and Coming Back to Yourself
Content warning: This piece discusses dissociation, trauma, and chronic pain.
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When Fearmongering Meets Power: The Dangerous Implications of Ableism and Anti-Vax Rhetoric
“Twenty years ago, autism in children was 1 in 10,000.
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When You Build a Rube Goldberg Instead of Using a Simple Machine
As an autistic person and a bottom-up processor, I often find myself building intricate, layered systems to solve problems that—frustratingly—could have…
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Curiosity Instead of Anger: A Love Letter to Disagreement
Disagreements in any relationship—especially one built on profound trust and love—are inevitable.
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January 2025

Perfectionism and the Cost of the Perfect Person Olympics
Perfectionism often feels like a never-ending race we never signed up for, but one we feel compelled to win.
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Reclaiming Autonomy Through Creativity
There’s something magical about creativity—it has a way of breaking through walls and making space where none seemed to exist. For someone with PDA…
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Grief Waits
For a long time, I thought my feelings after my father’s death were mostly anger.
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Messy Hair, Cozy Beanies, and a Steady Thread
Seeing yourself side by side with your younger self is surreal—especially when the years in between have included a lot of life.
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Caring About Everything All at Once
Some days seem to stretch far beyond their 24 hours.
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When Recognition Comes with Conditions
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Grounding with Mabel: Lessons from a Grumpy Little Dog
Grounding is one of those concepts that sounds straightforward—until you try to actually do it.
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