Transitioning to Adulthood with Autism, not a linear proposition: For our family, the journey has been about identifying developmental gaps and building independence step by step. Using a concept map, we’re revisiting missed milestones with the goal of helping our child gain back some resilience and confidence. I don’t think anyone could describe our experience […]
General Life and Living
Psilocybin
Psilocybin and Mental Health: Navigating Therapeutic and Legal Landscapes Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in “magic mushrooms,” has garnered attention for its potential in mental health treatment. This naturally occurring substance is being explored for its therapeutic benefits, particularly in areas like treatment-resistant depression, anxiety in terminal illnesses, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Therapeutic Potential […]
Navigating Life’s Inescapable Realities
Embracing the Unchangeable: Navigating Life’s Inescapable Realities I’m quite an introspective soul. My mind is a constant whirlwind of thoughts; it rarely takes a break. It’s as if I have a brain that’s forever delving into rabbit holes. In the midst of this ceaseless mental activity, I often find myself deeply immersed in contemplation, examining […]
Complex Medical Conditions and Bankruptcies
Medically complex conditions can make or break you. Bankruptcy or retirement? New car or new-old car? Pay this bill, not that one? Beg for payments, load up on credit cards, cash-out that, cash in this, sell that, borrow this, the tireless nature of medical complexity often depends on deep pockets…
How to End the Autism Epidemic – A review
How to End the Autism Epidemic J.B. Handley I am privileged and excited to be able to preview the groundbreaking book (How to End the Autism Epidemic) before it hits the shelves in the next day or two. While we have lived a life with autism and endured the confusion doctors have around autism and […]