Both of my children are neurodivergent, though they do not have intellectual disabilities. Their autism and ADHD, while labelled as disabilities in an ableist society, are not flaws but unique aspects of their neurology. This is a reflection of how I made my children’s well-being and individua…

One of the most important aspects of understanding Autism is what I call social blindness. Psychologists refer to this concept as the “theory of mind,” which describes the ability to recognize how other people have thoughts, feelings, and perspectives that can be very different from our own. For man…

In 2022, someone I had once cared for deeply made a public Facebook post about me that was unfair and untrue. She claimed I spread rumours about her being romantically interested in me, which she denied, and called me a bully. The post blended personal details with half-truths and misrepresentations…

One of the things that worried me about moving to Alberta was the limited water supply, or more specifically, the lack of swimmable lakes. Back in Barrie, Ontario, I was surrounded by water. One of my favourite spots was Wasaga Beach – the world’s longest freshwater beach – where I spent…

Ever since I returned to live in my home country, I’ve been healing at a rapid pace. When I was in Mexico, it was an exciting, busy, and social time. I learnt so much about myself and other people. I had many wonderful, life-changing experiences, and I connected with nature in special ways. I swam&h…