“Rotting in Bed”: The Art of Doing Nothing and Why It’s Finally Okay
“Rotting in bed”—a phrase that sounds dramatic, maybe even a little morbid, but one that’s…
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I’m Not Disabled By Autism; I’m Disabled By Unaccommodating People
I’ve lost count of how many times people have told me, “You don’t seem disabled.”…
The Spoon Theory and Autism: Why Energy Management Is Crucial
I first came across The Spoon Theory when I was spiraling into yet another burnout.…
Sensory Hangovers Are a Thing, and Here’s How I Survive Them
Picture this: You’ve just spent an evening at a crowded party. The music was loud,…
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Networking Events Are Just Sensory Overload in Fancy Clothes
I can count on one hand the number of networking events I’ve attended without leaving…
Why Self-Care for Autistics Looks Different (and That’s Okay)
Self-care has become a buzzword, plastered across Instagram in pastel fonts with pictures of bubble…
Why I Need a Nap After Every Meeting (Spoons Are Real)
Let’s get this out of the way: meetings drain me. It’s not the work itself—brainstorming…
“Rotting in Bed”: A Rebellion Against Overproductivity
“Rotting in bed.” The phrase sounds dramatic, almost poetic, doesn’t it? Like a haunting line…
Sensory Hangovers Are a Thing, and Here’s How I Survive Them
I didn’t know what a sensory hangover was until my mid-twenties. Before that, I thought…