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Down Syndrome: She’s Not My Teacher

Down Syndrome, Personal / 10 Comments

Katie has Down syndrome, but that doesn’t mean she’s my teacher. No, our relationship is far more beautiful and complex.

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Single? 4 Ways to Love Yourself on Valentine’s Day

Positivity / 4 Comments

There’s your love life, and then there’s your self-love life. You may be single on Valentine’s day, but you can still show yourself some love.

How to Be Happier: 4 Easy Mental Exercises

Mental Health, Positivity / 12 Comments

Happiness can be elusive at times. Here are a few easy exercises that can help you cheer yourself up and live a happier life.

Reflecting on My January 2021 Writing

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Are you looking for a few good reads? Here are 6 things I wrote this January.

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January Disability Roundup 2021

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The wonderful WordPress disability community has shared lots of articles this month. Here are a few of my favorites.

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5 Ways I Stopped Being an Unhappy Person

Mental Health, Positivity / 4 Comments

I was a miserable person in my late teenage years. Here’s how I turned my life around to become happier and healthier.

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Down Syndrome: She May Be Slow, But

Down Syndrome, Personal / 8 Comments

Slow progress doesn’t equal no progress. I made this mistake when I thought there was a limit on my sister with Down syndrome.

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December Disability Roundup 2020

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The WordPress disability community has written great things this December! This month’s posts share holiday hacks, anxiety insights, personal stories, and more.

My December 2020 Roundup

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This has been a busy month for blogging! My latest post topics include asexuality, gaslighting, parentification, and other words with many syllables.

How to Claim WordPress Sites on Pinterest for Free

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You don’t need Yoast SEO to claim a WordPress site as your own on Pinterest. You don’t even need a paid plan! Here’s how to do it yourself.

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My family is a little different: Katie has Down syndrome, Red is autistic, and I’m neurodivergent too.

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