One of the most exhausting experiences of working under a narcissistic manager is how they handle support. Or rather — how they don’t. On paper,
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The Day the Lunch Lady Skipped Me
Food has a way of revealing more than hunger. In many workplaces, lunch is just a break. But where I work now, meals aren’t only
The Hidden Weight of Masking: Why It Drains Us and How to Cope
Masking Masking is the act of suppressing parts of ourselves to “blend in” or meet social expectations. Masking is something many people do, but for
Why I Don’t Do Parties – or Group Settings of Any Kind
Note: What I describe in this post reflects a lived experience as someone on the autism spectrum. These are common traits of autism and Asperger’s
When Inclusion Is Just Performance: The Harm in Selective Allyship
Some people wear inclusion like a badge—polished, visible, and easy to remove when the moment passes. They talk about acceptance, understanding, and neurodiversity when the
My Voice Is Unchained — Refusing to Bow to the Gatekeeper’s Game
Negative Nag: The Gatekeeper Who Can’t Block My Voice If you’ve been following my journey, you already know about Negative Nag — the self-appointed queen