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The Brokenness Narrative (Part 4)
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The Brokenness Narrative (Part 4)

'Normal' survives through the pathology paradigm - the belief there’s one correct kind of mind. From schools to politics, this lens breeds shame, silences free speech, and punishes difference; costing us innovation, empathy, and our shared humanity.
19 Sep 2025 3 min read
The Trauma Amplifier (Part 3)
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The Trauma Amplifier (Part 3)

Severity isn’t baked into a neurotype. Autism or ADHD may be the baseline but trauma, environment, and other factors amplify challenges. What we call 'severe' often says more about the world’s wounds than about the person’s brain.
10 Sep 2025 2 min read
Scared You’ll Mess Up Your Future Kids? Here’s What You Need to Know
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Scared You’ll Mess Up Your Future Kids? Here’s What You Need to Know

You can’t bring up a child completely free from hardship. And honestly, if you somehow managed it, it wouldn’t necessarily serve them well. Children need to learn how to move through challenge, how to regulate in the face of difficulty, and how to cope when life doesn’t
06 Aug 2025 4 min read
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