To categorise the posts where they belong on the website – the other categories are children.
My entire life has been leading me here, and being diagnosed on the spectrum on top of having ADHD, has given me a direction. Even though I know I will veer off the path many many times, I also know that I get there in the end. This is my story as I navigate being me – a writer, a storyteller, and a neurodivergent.
Diary of a Neurodivergent Writer: Tips for Staying Focused Read More »
Here I am writing an excerpt about the excerpt I wrote about what it’s like to have ADHD.
Do you know what ADHD is like? Read More »
On the 26th of April 2023, over a WhatsApp video call, I said goodbye to my sweet Noah. I comfort myself believing that he left this world feeling loved. That is, after all, the true measure of a good life. This is his story.
For the love of a cat Read More »
I have learned on this journey that self-love is fundamental to healing. Self-love is making decisions that do not put me (and my inner child) in danger. Self-love is choosing me (and my inner child) over anyone else. Self-love is having my (and my inner child’s) back no matter what. Self-love is talking to myself (and my inner child) with kindness, consideration, and love.
Being My Valentine – The foundation of self-love Read More »
Sometimes we need a major overhaul to see what we’re really capable of. When I broke my site needing it to be reset to a blank canvas, the rebuild showed me just how much I’ve learned in the past three months.
Blessing in disguise – the reset I didn’t know I needed Read More »
Every time I read the book I “get” something from it. A reminder of a lesson already learned, highlighting something I still need to work on, and most importantly acknowledging and appreciating that I am living a life that aligns with my Personal Legend.
The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho Read More »
The irony is that we thrive with routine and structure but our very nature rebels against this same routine and structure. Once we step outside of those lines, our lives fall into chaos. Then to get back on track we have to motor through a week’s worth of work and of course, also set up new routines and structures only to rinse and repeat ad nauseam.
ADHD and the inevitable lists Read More »
It’s the 4 year anniversary of being officially cancer free. Yay me!
Cancer the gift that keeps on giving Read More »
This is my experience with social media and why I love and hate it at the same time.
My love hate relationship with social media Read More »
It means I’m enough. I am worthy. I am whole.
Creativity, Vulnerability and Other Truths Read More »