Life with invisible disabilities but full of opportunities. Mental health, autism, ADHD
29 Sep 2022 1 minute read 2 comments valo
Do you know the feeling of trying to do something that you’re interested in, you gather your energy and dedicate some time to it, and… when you are about to start it, it is like hitting an invisible wall, like you no longer know how to do it? Well, t...
18 Sep 2022 3 minute read 0 comments valo
No apps or online tools. This is what truly matters. I put a click-bait title, trying to slightly joke with (though not in an offensive way) many articles which provide valuable tips by using yet another magical tool that will organise your life and...
12 Sep 2022 2 minute read 3 comments valo
I got really upset recently. The challenges Being autistic has its challenges. It is a fact that we live in a world led by and meant for neurotypical individuals. When you stand out from the crowd, you tend to be the odd one out. Being different is k...
11 Sep 2022 2 minute read 0 comments valo
When everything feels overwhelming Do you know the feeling when you just want to be alone and not disturbed by anything or anyone? There are plenty of nice and fun things out there but yet hiding in one’s nest feels the best option. For some people,...
22 Aug 2022 3 minute read 1 comment valo
If only I knew how to handle my differences back then The world is not a friendly place. (Photo: Unsplash) Young, confused about social norms, even naïve — this holds true for many autistic people. You know that you are somehow different. There is s...
12 Aug 2022 1 minute read 2 comments valo
Learn something about life every day, even if it’s really small Today I learned that even when you reserve a generous time buffer before an important event, it can still fail you. A friend of mine had an important meeting and ended up locking his...
8 Aug 2022 1 minute read 2 comments valo
Some of us are particularly sensitive to others’ opinions and go far to earn a single word of praise. Essentially, we are so desperate that we would tie ourselves into a double bow to fit in what others’ expectations might possibly be. We ignore our...
5 Aug 2022 1 minute read 1 comment valo
I have a monster in my head. It comes often and tells me what I'm allowed to do. You probably think I need a psychiatrist, but my beast's name is migraine. I want to go out on a hot summer day. Sometimes it's fine, but my beast is afraid of the sun....
2 Aug 2022 1 minute read 1 comment valo
“You’re autistic; you don’t understand emotions.” This phrase can be hardly any more wrong. Maybe the assumption came because of the struggle of autistic people with fitting in and being socially clumsy. Still, being odd and sometimes responding t...
31 Jul 2022 2 minute read 0 comments valo
Meaning good is not necessarily healthy We all have experienced some form of trauma as children. Sometimes it came through an accident that nobody could have prevented. Or, it could be school bullying. In some cases, the trauma happened at home. I...
