The Space Left Behind

We always say that we’ve all experienced loss, even when we haven’t. We say our condolences and express how sorry we are when someone we know has lost a loved one. But what is grief really? I have lost people before, both friends and family. Most were when I was a lot younger though and I remember how confused I …

Feeling Trapped

I’ve been unemployed for a really long time now. Ever since I graduated with a master’s degree it’s been impossible for me to even get jobs that don’t require you hold a specific degree or any kind of training. I don’t think it’s only because I have autism spectrum disorder, but it definitely doesn’t help the matter. I’ve been going …

Family Values

This week I’ve been thinking a lot about family and family values. I always felt like when we are born into a family, we have a duty to take care of each other, to protect and help each other and when I fulfil that duty it brings me great happiness and satisfaction. I don’t do it because I have to, …