How Grieving a Dream’s Loss Built Hope for a New Life

“Our painful experiences aren’t a liability—they’re a gift. They give us perspective and meaning, an opportunity to find our unique purpose and our strength.” –Dr. Edith Eger, The Choice: Embrace the Possible The loss of an unrealized dream sent me spiraling down, down into the darkness. A darkness filled with a despair and hopelessness that […]

The Problem With Weight Loss Compliments

Complimenting someone on their weight loss is often seen as a gesture of kindness. After all, if someone has worked hard to lose weight and achieve a goal, it’s natural to want to acknowledge their success. However, what many people fail to realize is that weight loss compliments can have harmful effects, especially when it […]

Hearing Loss, Autism, and Cognitive Decline

Recent news stories reveal that hearing loss is a risk factor for dementia. As an autistic person, I have long been aware that differences in our sensory systems can be terribly disabling. Hearing is an obvious example, but autism, ADHD, and dyslexia also illustrate that, and now all are associated with cognitive disability too. Our […]