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The challenges of a neurodivergent/disabled perfectionist, and why they exist to begin with.
I am a perfectionist, and I have OCD and ADHD. I’m also autistic. By default, I have to play by society’s rules just to function – we all do. But… Read more.
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If others believed in me, I’d probably rule the world
If I had compassion from others in the past, I’d probably rule the world because what has always motivated me was people. The problem is that, because I’m neurodivergent, I’m… Read more.
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Do you know how neurodivergent people communicate online?
Many neurodivergent people, myself included, find the online world to be liberating as “the real world” is often way too overwhelming for us to successfully engage with. So I use the… Read more.
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What you can learn from my unremarkable college journey
Absolutely nothing but, by the way, I graduated from Houston Community College and the University of Houston. As a queer, nonbinary Filipino person, I also attended classes at Liberty University… Read more.
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Being invisible has harmed my self-esteem
Depression, anxiety, and CPTSD continually rob me of my capacity for self-love and acceptance. In this article, I tell my story and make the case for empathy for 2024. I… Read more.
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Who Is Toffee?
Hey everyone, I’m Toffee Fornesus, but I usually just call myself “Fornesus” on my socials or “Chris” online and in-person. So, a few months ago, I was engaging in what,… Read more.
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The Narrative of Solidarity from the Pilipinx Perspective
In the past year, Americans have reawakened to the reality that, not only Black voices, but also Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and other voices must be uplifted. This, of course, makes… Read more.
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Pride and Accessibility
Unfortunately, one again, I will likely not be able to attend Pride in Houston this year. From the heat outside, to the sensory hell with all of the music and… Read more.
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At the Intersection of Mental Illness and the Margins
I have recently come to the realization that I am, indeed, mentally ill – but furthermore, that it is okay. I often write, make art, converse, etc. about my struggles… Read more.
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On Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. But we don’t need awareness. We need mental health acceptance. The media shares more than enough stories about famous people’s struggles with mental health… Read more.
Fornesus, the Observer 