Category: My Personal Journey
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I Am Not My Diagnosis: A Personal Battle with Mental and Physical Health
Have you ever woken up and felt the weight of the world on your shoulders? That was me this today. For me, that weight often comes in the form of multiple diagnoses. In many cases, there was relief—knowing what you’re battling is a big part of the fight. However, the flip side is how society…
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9 Hour Pain Storm
The Pain Parade Last night was a real doozy. I often write about migraines because they love to crash my it’s a good day party. When migraines team up with other pains, like hip pain from a torn labrum, it’s like a pain parade that just won’t quit. Writing or reading sometimes helps, and occasionally…
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Fogged Minds and Writer’s Block: Writing Through Migraines
Migraines and writer’s block collide in the fog, but creativity finds a way through. Explore how sensory chaos, pain, and resilience shape writing with migraines, plus tools and tips for navigating blank pages and aching heads. A personal journey of persistence amidst challenges. What’s your method for pushing through?
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The Silent Killer of Stigma: What It Means to Live with Autism and ADHD
ASD and ADHD are topics I frequently mention, but today I want to take a closer look at how these aspects of neurodiversity shape my daily life and writing. Humor often helps me navigate the challenges, and it is a vital tool when dealing with the unexpected. Read till the end you will see why…
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Self-Care and Writing in Chaos: Lessons From My Alphabet Soup Life
Self-care shapes health, creativity, and connection—but finding balance in chaos is easier said than done. From navigating ADHD and ASD to writing through challenges, I share my personal journey of grappling with self-care amid the unpredictability of my ‘alphabet soup’ life.
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From Night Owl to Storyteller: The Quirks of Creative Minds
Creativity doesn’t follow a schedule. For authors, it strikes at odd hours—during quiet nights, lost in stories, or chasing fleeting inspiration. But with this spontaneity comes challenges: missed meals, disrupted routines, and sensory intensity. Still, the joy of storytelling makes it all worthwhile, as night owls become storytellers of the heart.
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Writing Through Pain: Escaping Struggles and Finding Strength
Opening Reflection: Living with Mobility Challenges Mobility challenges shape every aspect of life, often in ways that others may not even realize. For me, these challenges have become part of my daily rhythm, influencing how I interact with the world and approach even the simplest tasks. They’ve taught me mîno-pimohtêwin (the good way of walking,…
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My Journey with Childhood Abuse and Its Impact on My Writing
Trigger Warning: This story contains descriptions of childhood abuse, neglect, trauma, and other sensitive topics, including references to violence and systemic failures. It may be distressing for some readers. Please proceed with care, and prioritize your well-being. First off, this was not easy to write, let alone share. As I explain at the end, I…
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The Fire That Never Burned Out: My Journey to Preserving Valor
How did today’s post “When Valor is Stolen: Resisting DEI Erasure and the Rise of a Dark Future” come about. Here is why, here is my personal feelings on this and why it resonated so strong with me for so many reasons. When I was a young girl, I dreamed of serving in the military—not…
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When Valor is Stolen: Resisting DEI Erasure and the Rise of a Dark Future
The Navajo Code Talkers’ bravery saved lives, yet their legacy is still overshadowed by injustice. Now, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Calvin Rogers’ Medal of Honor page vanishes into silence. This is more than neglect—it’s erasure. If we allow this, how many more heroes and stories will be lost forever?
Who am I? 