“Why Can’t I Just Start?” A Guide to Overcoming ADHD Paralysis
You’re sitting at your desk, staring at a blank document. You know you need to write the report. You might even want to write the report. You can visualize the finished product and the relief that will come with it. Every logical part of your brain is screaming, “Just start! Type the first sentence! It’s […]
What is Monotropism? An Introduction to the Autistic “Flow State”
For decades, the autistic experience of attention has been described almost exclusively from an external, neurotypical perspective. The language used has often been rooted in a deficit model, with terms like “narrow,” “rigid,” “restricted,” or “obsessive” used to characterize the deep and passionate focus that is a hallmark of the autistic mind. But what if […]
What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)? Understanding the Intense ADHD Emotion
Imagine this: You send a text to a friend, pouring your heart out about a difficult day. Hours pass with no reply. For some, this might be a minor annoyance. But for you, a storm begins to brew inside. It starts as a flicker of doubt, then quickly escalates into a tidal wave of overwhelming, […]
7 Things to Look For in an Identity-Affirming Therapist
Taking the step to find a therapist is a courageous act of self-care. It’s a declaration that your well-being matters and that you’re ready to invest in your own healing and growth. But for many, especially those who are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, or Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), this hopeful step is often shadowed […]
It’s Not Just in Your Head: How to Identify and Cope with Daily Microaggressions
Have you ever left a conversation feeling a strange sense of unease, a subtle sting you couldn’t quite name? Perhaps a colleague complimented you on how “articulate” you are, with an undertone of surprise. Maybe a stranger asked, “Where are you really from?” after you told them your hometown. Or perhaps you shared a personal […]
What Is Decolonizing Therapy? A Guide to Healing Beyond Eurocentric Models
Have you ever sat in a therapist’s office and felt like you were speaking a different language? You might be trying to explain the weight of family expectations, the sting of a microaggression at work, or the feeling of being an outsider in your own country, only to be met with well-intentioned but ultimately hollow […]
Beyond ‘Strong’: Creating a Safe Space for Black Men to Be Vulnerable
From the moment you were a boy, the message was clear: Be strong. Be the provider, the protector, the rock. In a world that often feels hostile and unsafe, strength isn’t just a virtue; it’s a survival tactic. The image of the “strong Black man” is a powerful one—a pillar of resilience who can weather […]
What Is Racial Trauma? How Racism Physically Affects Your Body and Mind
It might be a familiar feeling. A tightness in your chest when you walk into a certain store. A headache that appears after a tense meeting at work. The bone-deep exhaustion that sleep doesn’t seem to fix. For many Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), these physical sensations are often dismissed as “just stress.” […]
‘You’re Too Loud’ and Other Lies: Why ADHD and Autism Look Different in BIPOC Communities
Have you ever been told you’re “too much?” Too loud, too quiet, too intense, too sensitive? For many in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, these labels are a familiar burden, often wielded to enforce conformity. But what if these judgments aren’t just about personality? What if they are the result of a […]