The argument ends the way arguments often do now: two people in separate rooms, holding separate phones. One opens a chatbot and types out the fight. The calm, understanding reply arrives in... Read more »
At the top of every post I have published on this platform, there is a name in bold. It’s mine. It is attached to the ideas, the stories, and whatever credit follows... Read more »
Dating today is hard. There is a haphazard quality to it. People are mindlessly swiping and liking, matching and un-matching, and messaging and then ghosting. Singles are feeling burnt out and jaded... Read more »
While non-autistic friends and family members can have good intentions when talking about autism, it is important to navigate these conversations with an understanding of how certain phrases can inadvertently cause harm.... Read more »
Temple Grandin, Henry Cavendish, Nikola Tesla, Hannah Gadsby, Emily Dickinson, and Chris Packham are all very different people who share some profound commonalities. Chris Packham is a naturalist and photographer, and an... Read more »
Many people who are intellectually creative don’t see that about themselves. We’re conditioned to think of artistic creativity when we think of creativity. Intellectual creativity is just as valuable. It’s a very... Read more »
People often feel embarrassed when they struggle to go no contact with a toxic or narcissistic person. Friends may say, “Just block them,” or “Why don’t you walk away already?” To others,... Read more »
“No way,” She looked at me with angry eyes. We had talked about her anger toward her mother several times. She had no solutions. When I suggested the idea of forgiveness, without... Read more »
The phrase “person with autism” uses person-first language, emphasizing the individual before the condition, while “autistic person” uses identity-first language, highlighting autism as a core part of identity. Which term is preferred... Read more »
Does this sound like you? You’ve mastered reliability and basic social skills. You’re gritty. You complete challenging projects and meet important deadlines. Your friends come to you for advice. You can smoothly... Read more »