Adaptive Living

I started smoking cigarettes when I was 15. My cousin and I were bored on a hot summer day, feeling rather rebellious, and we walked to...

My mother-in-law has always had an immaculate home. There's never any dust, misplaced items, smudges on glass, or table crumbs. My home...

I often deal with brain fog and feeling scattered. As someone with ADHD, I really struggle with executive function, and a lot of times,...

No one prepared me for how it would feel to be in my 20s. Growing up, I thought my 20s, early 20s especially, were going to be magical. I...

This little girl entered the coffee shop where I’m working. Maybe she’s 11 or 12. She’s got a fringed purse slung over her shoulder, and...

If you have chronic physical &/or mental health considerations, you may feel like you’re failing or be ashamed of your situation. It’s...

I abused drugs and alcohol and chain-smoked for years. I've made terrible decisions that put me in danger. I've caused chaos and...

It's easy to share the following on the internet: Perfection Pettiness Anger Indifference Sarcasm What isn't easy to share is sadness....