On this day, I felt defeat. Not because I did anything wrong. Not because I wasn’t brave enough. But because I saw – again –
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The Limits of Grey Rocking: When Workplace “Invites” Are Really Performances
Grey rocking — keeping interactions flat, neutral, and drama-free — is a survival strategy in toxic environments. It works well when the goal is to
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
Unmasking the Narcissist: An Autistic Journey Through Abuse and Awakening – Part 4: Navigating Workplaces and Social Circles – How Narcissistic Patterns Show Up Beyond the Home
There’s a deeply unsettling realization that comes with being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world: the mask you’ve worn to survive isn’t just hiding your autism—it’s
A Blog Series – Unmasking the Narcissist: An Autistic Journey Through Abuse and Awakening
*** NOTE: This is a series I’ll be sharing over time, not rushed, but unraveled with care. Each part will have space to breathe —
A Page From My Life: Reactive Abuse at Work
I was tested in varying ways within my previous career, but I could always retreat away from the drama when the going got tough. I
My Voice Unchained 