I am oversharing so you don't feel alone
Honest, unfiltered stories about living with depression, anxiety, and late mental health diagnosis. Follow my journey of healing, confusion, and growth as I try to figure it all out… one overshare at a time.
There was a time when the word productivity made my chest tighten. It felt like a cold, sharp standard I could never fully meet — especially as someone who is neurodivergent, sensitive, easily overstimulated, and chronically hard on myself. Whenever I tried to “hustle” or …
Creating a sensory-friendly fall morning routine can transform the way you ease into autumn… There’s something magical about fall mornings. The golden glow of sunlight breaking through the trees, the cool crispness in the air, and the comfort of knowing the coziest season has finally …
Autumn reset rituals are a gentle way to prepare your mind and body for the seasonal shift. As the air grows crisp, the days shorten, and the leaves paint themselves in shades of amber and gold, autumn gently invites us into a season of slowing …
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Some days are heavy. Some mornings arrive and bring nothing but a grey haze, and that’s okay.Let me remind you… it’s okay to not be okay. We often feel the pressure to be happy, energetic, or productive every single …
Vacation on the Spectrum Because “relaxation” looks a little different when your brain never really clocks out. Vacationing as a neurodivergent person isn’t always easy. Between sensory overwhelm, unpredictable schedules, and social pressure, travel can quickly become exhausting. But with a few soft rituals and …
Diagnosed or Undiagnosed: Let’s Talk About It When people talk about the neurodivergent diagnosis journey, the conversation often circles around getting “officially” diagnosed, like it’s a finishing line, a stamp of legitimacy. But here’s the thing no one really tells you: that decision? It’s deeply …
Diagnosed in My 20s: The Brutal Truth Nobody Talks About Being diagnosed late in my 20s felt like my whole life finally made sense and also completely shattered. Here’s the brutal truth nobody talks about. So… guess who spent 20+ years thinking she was just …
Weird Brain Habits I’m Not Ashamed Of Anymore “Call them weird habits. I call them my survival hacks crafted by a brain that refuses to be boring.” My Favorite Neurodivergent Habits That Help Me Thrive You know what’s wild? Spending most of your life ( …
These Small Rituals Keep Me From Spiraling (Most Days) Over time, I’ve built a collection of small rituals for mental health that help me stay grounded, soft, simple habits that stop the spiral before it begins. There are days when I wake up and the …
