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Quiet Confessions: Living Where My Feet Are
Description
Life has been lifing lately, and I’m so glad to finally sit down and catch up with you. In this mini-episode of Quiet Confessions, I'm opening up about what's been happening behind the scenes over the past month.
Between stepping down on long-term medications, navigating an uncomfortably loud season with OCD and PTSD, and managing chronic health flares with limited spoons, my capacity has been stretched thin.
I share why I'm learning to focus on being where my feet are, what made a quick trip to Disney World with my mom such an essential reset for my nervous system, and how our neurodivergent family is navigating school transitions and evaluations. Plus, we're officially celebrating the start of Season 8 of Quiet Connection!
Grab your beverage of choice and join me for a gentle reminder that even when your brain is loud, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Key Takeaways
- Being where your feet are: How anchoring yourself into the present moment can reduce the tug-of-war between the past and the future when navigating OCD and PTSD.
- The realities of medication changes: Stepping down psychiatric medications isn't linear, and managing symptom spikes requires immense grace, patience, and clear communication with loved ones.
- Protecting joy as a survival tool: Why visiting places that calm your nervous system isn't frivolous, it's a vital, cup-filling priority for chronic illness recovery.
- Neurodivergent family advocacy: Celebrating big wins in middle school transitions while starting new pediatric evaluation journeys with open eyes and support.
- Community gratitude: Celebrating four years and eight seasons of safe, judgment-free storytelling on Quiet Connection.
Special Thanks to Steve Audy for the use of our theme song: Quiet Connection
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