autism
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Last mental health nurse this year
Asking for me time I am struggling to feel OK to do the things I need…
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Remaining curious
Tired before we start Last night, I was later home from work having stopped on the…
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A November dream
The dream Today’s counselling session began by me recounting a dream I had last night: My…
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Shifting Sensory Challenges: An ASD Perspective
Introduction Background noise has always been a challenge for me. Even as far back as I…
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Migraines
I’ve had migraines on and off for years. I have some strong medication for them –…
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Three brains models: interpreting shutdowns
When I last saw the mentally health nurse, she talked about “the the brains”: our logical…
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When Anger Fades, but Feelings Linger
Reflecting back I read my post about what my husband said on Monday to him last…
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Nephews are a privilege
Batman Today I went back to Bristol to spend the day with my two gorgeous nephews.…
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The price of confession
I think that this is really how my husband feels: “Oh Tess, forgiveness does not apply…
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Blood and brains
Phlebotomist Today I had the second of my endocrinologist instructed blood tests. The test was at…
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My Counsellor
Introduction I thought it would be good to share in one place some of my experiences…
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Relationship evolution
A different type of evening By the book Tonight, for the first time, I popped my…
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Finding harmony between ASD and Classical Music
As someone with ASD, I’ve often found myself navigating the world in ways that are a…
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The return of the hot flush
The flush is back I’ve been getting low since the weekend. It’s really hard to write…
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Where the sun doesn’t usually shine
Health update Hormones Here’s the letter from the endocrinologist: Isn’t it strange the sense of satisfaction…
