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Guilt and Shame
how do I function without them… I’ve talked to a few folks, and something seems to be very “peanut butter/jelly” -ish, and that’s Guilt and Shame and ADHD (they seem to come with the territory). For me, it definitely did, but I had no idea (until more recently) that this could even be a thing…
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Performative Patty
The author describes feeling the need to constantly accomplish things to validate their worth, stemming from childhood experiences and familial expectations. They reflect on the impact of performative behavior and the need for self-validation, ultimately emphasizing the importance of self-worth and kindness, and the futility of trying to prove one’s worth to others.
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Start of Class
Describe something you learned in high school. Learned academically? Well, that’s going to be interesting because most of my high school years I felt like everything fell out of my brain each night as I slept on my side. It was as if some street sweeper went thought and said, “eh, this doesn’t matter,” and…
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If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why? Rena from the Warded Man series. She wasn’t tough to start and felt vulnerable, but she gained confidence and strength as the books progressed. I loved that her character didn’t want to be saved by the protagonist. She decided…
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The Invisible Mom
The struggle of a multitasking mom/student/volunteer is real. Overworked, unseen and burnt out. How can we find balance and support?
Oatmeal for Dinner
education meets indecision
Oatmeal for Dinner 