#physical therapy – Lavender and Levity

Behind the Back Behavior

Posted on July 17, 2018April 16, 2019 by lavenderandlevity

I feel betrayed. I've just learned for the first time about some truly "behind the back" behavior. I don't mean anything from the 9th Circle of Hell, workplace bullying or even America's President being a traitor - those are all sufficiently terrifying betrayals, but they are hardly newly discovered - but rather something that has … Continue reading Behind the Back Behavior →

Lack of Selfiesteem

Posted on March 23, 2018April 28, 2019 by lavenderandlevity

I love winter because I can plausibly claim scarves as a fashion accessory. I don't have to face the overwhelm that is shopping with ADHD or planning coherent outfits in the morning with low blood pressure. I can wear seemingly infinite permutations of plain black or brown work pants, button-down blouses and vaguely stylish scarves … Continue reading Lack of Selfiesteem →

1) I’m neurodiverse, chronically ill and a (hopefully vaguely effective) advocate for others. I’ve seen some stuff as a result.

2) I’ll take anyone to task who claims any of the above make anyone else lesser in any way.

3) But – because I’m also an irony magnet – I’m still biologically wired to experience Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and conditioned from past experiences to feel toxic shame personally that I would never apply globally.

4) If I can’t beat the Bully-in-My-Brain, I can at least learn to laugh at it.

5) Puns are awesome.