The other day, I said something small. Nothing emotional. Nothing dramatic. Just a simple sentence that made sense in my head. I remember thinking, that was clear enough. A few minutes later, I realized the conversation had gone somewhere I never intended. People were responding to things I didn’t say. Reacting to meanings I never meant. I tried to slow it down and explain, but that only seemed to confirm their version of the story, not mine. This happens a lot. Especially with my family. I’ll s

🌻 Have You Heard of the Sunflower Lanyard at Airports? The Sunflower Lanyard is a simple tool that lets airport staff know you or your child may have a hidden disability. This can include autism, ADHD, anxiety, sensory differences, PTSD, or other invisible challenges. It’s a quiet way to signal, “I might need a little extra patience or support.” ✈️ How It Can Help When staff recognize the sunflower, they may: • Speak more clearly or slowly • Offer extra time in lines • Give simple directions •

A few of my friends went to the Florida Strawberry Festival last year and would not stop talking about it afterward. Every time we hung out, it somehow came back to the food the strawberry shortcake (obviously), but also all the weird, creative stuff they didn’t expect to like as much as they did. They were showing me photos of strawberry chocolate cups, waffle cone nachos with cheesecake dip, and some kind of sweet-and-savory strawberry BBQ thing that honestly sounded questionable… but they swo

Every time I start talking to a woman, things usually feel okay at first. Messages go back and forth. There’s some excitement. I start thinking, maybe this could be something. I imagine her asking to hang out on a day I’m already drained. Or wanting to move faster than I’m ready for. Or expecting something I don’t know how to give yet. And in my head, I see myself needing to say one simple word: NO. That word scares me more than being rejected. Rejection feels familiar. I can brace for it. But s

After a decade of farming, friendships, and countless hours lost to sprinklers and kegs, ConcernedApe dropped a special anniversary video today. In about ~23 minutes of celebration he goes over pre-release footage, shares messages to the community, and reveals the two new marriage candidates coming in Update 1.7 It’s wild to think this indie farm sim launched in 2016 and still feels so fresh with millions of players worldwide, free updates, and even a Symphony of Seasons concert tour happening.

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My son was diagnosed with profound autism, and he is my whole world. He is funny, intense, brilliant in his own way, and yes, I truly believe our kids have special powers. I don’t like framing it as “special needs.” He experiences the world differently, deeply. But I’m tired. I feel like I have centered my entire life around him therapies, routines, sensory needs, advocating, planning, anticipating meltdowns, celebrating small wins. My brain is always “on.” Even when he’s calm, I’m scanning for

Following its premiere at TIFF last fall, NEON has picked up the dramedy for an April 10 release and now the first trailer has arrived. Watch trailer: https://youtu.be/_71Ud9iA7LM?si=sph3Pj_gLNUZhX1Y

Last year my average screen time was over 9 hours a day. Seeing that number honestly hurt. That’s more time than I spend doing almost anything else. My phone has become my safe place. It’s predictable. It doesn’t overwhelm me. When I’m overstimulated, anxious, or socially drained, I scroll. It regulates me in the moment. I look up and it’s dark outside. The hobbies I care about reading, drawing, going for walks get pushed to “tomorrow.” And tomorrow keeps moving. I don’t hate my phone. It connec

Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature that will notify parents if a teen repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm as long as the family has enabled Instagram’s parental supervision tools. Alerts will be sent via email, text, WhatsApp, or in-app notifications, and include resources to help guide sensitive conversations. I believe this isn’t just a PR stunt, it’s a practical early-warning system. Social media platforms already block harmful search results and redirect