The journey described reflects a gradual acceptance of chronic health challenges, emphasizing the importance of mindful practices like gentle movement, journaling, and meditation. By integrating innovative tools for symptom management and fostering self-compassion, the author seeks to redefine wellness. This path is about adaptation, community support, and personal growth rather than a pursuit of ‘normalcy.’
Tag: family
AITA or Is It Just Autism?
I recounts experiences with familial misunderstanding regarding their autism and communication style. Despite attempts to clarify, their insights are often dismissed, revealing a lack of empathy. Navigating these challenges highlights the struggle between authenticity and societal expectations, advocating for a deeper understanding of neurodiversity.
Loaded Marshmallow Sunflower Butter Cookie Dough
This protein-rich, freezer-friendly cookie dough offers a guilt-free treat for GLP-1 users, balancing indulgence and nourishment. With no cooking required, it satisfies cravings with minimal volume. Each spoonful delivers essential protein to support muscle and metabolic health, making it perfect for quick snacks or post-workout fuel. Enjoy without regret!
Navigating Family Events as an AudHD Individual
The post details the challenges of attending family events as someone with AudHD, emphasizing the mental preparations and sensory considerations involved. It discusses the importance of consent in physical interactions like hugs and the necessity of self-regulation during overwhelming situations. The writing advocates for understanding and support from loved ones, encouraging patience and recognition of individual needs.
Protein-loading on weight loss shots: the unglamorous secret sauce 🥤💪
If you’re on a weight loss shot (hello GLP-1s and their cousins), your appetite can drop so fast it feels like your stomach hit “airplane mode.” Cute in theory. In practice? It’s easy to accidentally under-eat, under-protein, and end up losing not just fat, but more muscle than you intended. And muscle is not the…
Switching Things Up Again: A Gamble Trial-and-Error Medicine
If you’re wondering whether I enjoy switching biologics and weight-loss meds like Pokémon cards, the answer is no. No, I do not. But here we are again, standing at the crossroads of “this worked until it absolutely didn’t” and “please let this be the combo that doesn’t ruin my life.” This ongoing cycle feels a…
🌿 The New Federal Hemp Ban: What It Really Means for Consumers, Businesses, and People Like Me
On November 13, 2025, Congress enacted new hemp product restrictions, redefining “hemp” to include a total THC limit of 0.3%, which impacts full-spectrum products. This law threatens small businesses, jobs, and consumer access to therapeutic hemp, urging immediate advocacy and legal action before the enforcement date in late 2026.
🌕 Samhain: When the Veil Between Worlds Grows Thin 🕯️🍂
As the wheel of the year turns once again, we arrive at one of the most sacred times in the old ways—Samhain (pronounced Sow-in). For centuries, this day has marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of the dark half of the year. It’s a time of death, rebirth, and deep spiritual connection—a moment…
💔 How to Deal with Unintentional Rejection from Your Spouse
There’s a quiet ache that comes with being the one who always reaches first—the one who initiates the touching, the cuddling, and the loving. It feels like an overwhelming weight sitting in your chest, a sensation that grows heavier each day as you extend your heart in hopes of building deeper connections. When those gestures…
Learning to Let Go of Resistance
Can we talk about how defeating it feels to need a mobility aid before you’re even “officially old”? I about cried today when my husband and son made a simple joke. They didn’t mean any harm, but it hit deeper than I expected. Truth is, I’ve been fighting the idea of using one since 2015…
