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Therapy for the Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2+, BIPOC Communities
Low-Fee & Medicaid Options: Because Liberation Shouldn’t Be a Luxury
Low-Fee & Medicaid Options: Because Liberation Shouldn’t Be a Luxury There is a painful irony in the wellness world: The people most harmed by systemic weight stigma—often those in marginalized
Building Your Safe Team: Finding Weight-Neutral Doctors & Dietitians in NC
Building Your Safe Team: Finding Weight-Neutral Doctors & Dietitians in NC You’ve done the hard work in therapy. You’re unpacking years of diet culture, learning to trust your body, and
How to Afford Fat Liberation Therapy: A Guide to OON Benefits & State Health Plan
How to Afford Fat Liberation Therapy: A Guide to Out-of-Network Benefits & State Health Plan Coverage Finding a therapist who truly understands Fat Liberation—someone who won’t secretly judge your body
Why We Misunderstand Each Other: The Double Empathy Problem in Neuro-Mixed Relationships
It’s the same fight, over and over again. Partner A (Neurotypical): “You hurt my feelings when you walked away while I was crying.” Partner B (Autistic): “I didn’t walk away
Parallel Play: The Autistic Love Language of “Being Alone Together”
We are raised on a diet of romantic movies that tell us what intimacy looks like: Intense eye contact. deep, hours-long conversations over dinner. Cuddling on the couch while watching
Why Are So Many Autistic People Gender Diverse? Understanding the “Neuroqueer” Intersection
If you spend time in either the neurodivergent community or the LGBTQIA+ community in North Carolina, you will notice a striking overlap. It often feels like almost everyone who is
Queer in the Bible Belt: Navigating Religious Trauma and Finding Safety in North Carolina
“Hate the sin, love the sinner.” “Pray the gay away.” “It’s just a phase.” If you grew up LGBTQ+ in North Carolina, these phrases are likely burned into your memory.
Identifying Family Rejection Trauma: It’s Not Just “Disagreement,” It’s Grief
“We love you, we just don’t agree with your lifestyle.” “Why can’t we just leave politics at the door and be a family?” “I miss the old you.” If you
The Guide to Chosen Family: Healing from Rejection and Building Community in NC
In North Carolina, the concept of “family” is heavy. It is woven into our Sunday dinners, our holiday traditions, and our cultural identity. We are raised to believe that family
Neuroqueer Therapy: Honoring Your Brain and Your Gender
If you exist at the intersection of being Neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, Plural) and LGBTQIA+ (Trans, Non-Binary, Queer, Ace), you might feel like you are constantly translating yourself. In traditional
Fat Liberation vs. Body Positivity: Why Healing in NC Requires a Radical Approach
Why We Choose “Fat Liberation” Over “Body Positivity” (And Why It Matters for Your Healing) If you live in a larger body in North Carolina, you likely know the specific
What is Health at Every Size®? A Guide for North Carolina Patients
What is Health at Every Size®? A Guide for North Carolina Patients If you live in a larger body, making a doctor’s appointment in North Carolina often requires a mental
Is Your Doctor Safe? Why “Weight-Inclusive” Healthcare is Safer Than Weight Management
Why “Weight-Inclusive” Healthcare is Safer Than Weight Management: A Patient’s Guide to Advocacy If you live in a larger body, you likely know the specific dread of the “Annual Physical.”
The Chore War: Navigating Executive Dysfunction in Relationships (Without Becoming a Parent to Your Partner)
It starts with a sock on the floor. Then a pile of mail on the counter. Then a forgotten utility bill. Eventually, it explodes into the argument that ends marriages:
Sensory Trauma: When the World is Too Loud
When we think of “trauma,” we typically think of “Big T” events: war, assault, natural disasters. We think of singular, catastrophic moments that divide life into “before” and “after.” But
Religious Trauma and Neurodivergence: Why We Are Susceptible
In the “Bible Belt” of the South, religion is more than just a Sunday activity; it is a cultural framework that dictates social rules, moral hierarchies, and community belonging. For
Autistic Burnout vs. Depression: Why Standard Therapy Isn’t Working
You have tried everything. You’ve taken the SSRIs. You’ve sat on the beige couch and filled out the CBT worksheets. You’ve forced yourself to go for walks, meet friends for
Affirming Care vs. Compliance Training: Why We Don’t Use “Rewards and Consequences”
For decades, the standard advice given to parents of neurodivergent children—particularly those with Autism and ADHD—has been rooted in a single, unwavering philosophy: Behaviorism. You’ve likely heard the scripts: “If