Figuring Out Life, One Mile (and Meal) at a Time
This month's hyperfixation: astrology. What started with birth charts and transits somehow turned into rereading 15-year-old LiveJournal entries, recognizing screamingly obvious ADHD symptoms, and realizing how many of my past relationship struggles came down to one thing: wanting to feel understood.
I spent years wondering if my struggles “counted” and whether an ADHD diagnosis would change anything at all. What followed wasn’t a dramatic transformation, but a quieter, more complicated journey—one shaped by validation, high expectations, frustration, and small changes I almost missed. This post is an honest look at my path to an ADHD diagnosis, medication trials, and what I’m learning along the way.
When you mention grief, most people think of the kind that comes with death. It also shows up in friendships that fade and identities we've left behind. Grief doesn't disappear when the holidays show up. Instead, we get to awkwardly juggle them with joy and celebration. You'll be driving around looking at Christmas lights, eating… Continue reading Mind Matters: Let’s Talk About Grief
RD on the Run 