neurodivergence

On daydreams and feeling seen, plus a poem

May 7 •

A. Wilder Westgate

I had to get out of bed because...

For when getting up feels hard

Apr 23

On coming home to myself, again.

Apr 16

On autistic special interests, hyperfocus, and joy

Mar 19

On alexithymia and loss

Feb 20

On disability, plus some links I loved

Feb 6

Equal and Opposite

On conflicting needs, my 2024 "word of the year", and a special offer

Dec 12, 2023 •

A. Wilder Westgate

Wintering & gathering

On reevaluating traditions to make room for rest

Nov 21, 2023 •

A. Wilder Westgate

On defying neurotypical, capitalistic standards for success and reconciling disability and ambition

Nov 14, 2023 •

A. Wilder Westgate

Thoughts with shimmering edges

On itchy brains, feeling stuck, and possibility

Nov 7, 2023 •

A. Wilder Westgate

Stressed and Depressed

A bit of sick, a bit of SAD, and a mundane magic roundup

Sep 26, 2023 •

A. Wilder Westgate

A necessary reset

A quick hello from a long-awaited trip to the beach

Sep 12, 2023 •

A. Wilder Westgate

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