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2 days ago
3 min

An Open Letter to Politicians About Mental Illness, Developmental Disabilities, and Voting

Either way, we are a force to be reckoned with, both when you’re in office and at election time.Many of us can vote and we will vote.

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J.R. Reed

Oct 19
5 min

Why I Write About My Mental Illness

Writing about mental illness is tough. Writing about YOUR mental illness is tough and can be scary.

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J.R. Reed

Oct 9
4 min

The Pain of Grief When You're Autistic

I’ve heard that you people (those with autism) don’t really do feelings. How does that work for you? Do you feel anything?

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J.R. Reed

Sep 24
6 min

On Losing Your Four-Hour-Old Grandson

The baby, Hayden, was delivered and very soon after the parents learned that their newborn son had lungs that would not support him.

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I Don't Want Them to Keep Shoving Pills Down My Throat

J.R. Reed

Aug 18
3 min

I Don't Want Them to Keep Shoving Pills Down My Throat

I told him that my depression was worsening and that I felt like it was starting to drift towards clinical depression, so he added another.

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Mythbustin: The Reason Your IQ Is Only a Matter of Perception

J.R. Reed

Aug 9
5 min

Mythbustin: The Reason Your IQ Is Only a Matter of Perception

They’re now showing that many high functioning autistics are more likely to have a higher IQ than their neurotypical counterparts.

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Your Mental Health is a Life Long Journey, Not a Quick Road Trip

J.R. Reed

Jul 21
6 min

Your Mental Health is a Life Long Journey, Not a Quick Road Trip

My mental health journey has been like a really long cross-country road trip with a lot of breakdowns along with a few good moments.

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I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends

J.R. Reed

Jul 19
6 min

I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends

It’s Saturday morning and I woke up happy for the first time in a long time.

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Over-Powering Your Mental Illness Like a Superhero

J.R. Reed

Jul 7
5 min

Over-Powering Your Mental Illness Like a Superhero

Mental illness is no joke and I’m happy that the comics are recognizing that and have introduced a hero who is open about her mental illness

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Unresolved Trauma Equaled the End of My Last Relationship

J.R. Reed

May 26
5 min

Unresolved Trauma Equaled the End of My Last Relationship

It took the woman I waited fifty-three years for and past trauma on both sides to end a good thing.

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The Frequent Scamming of Today's Developmentally Disabled

J.R. Reed

May 22
5 min

The Frequent Scamming of Today's Developmentally Disabled

People can find ways to prey on the most vulnerable in society in order to unlawfully get what they think they deserve.

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13 Random Things Discovered During The COVID19 Pandemic

J.R. Reed

Apr 27
6 min

13 Random Things Discovered During The COVID19 Pandemic

Shannon’s local Chinese drive-thru is giving away a roll of toilet paper with your order. Seriously. I found this out at 9:30 last night.

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How Being Alone and Lonely Affects My Mental Health During our Current Reality

J.R. Reed

Apr 24
5 min

How Being Alone and Lonely Affects My Mental Health During our Current Reality

Being alone can be healthy. Being lonely is far from ideal, and being lonely on a consistent basis isn’t good at all.

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The Latest in the Aspie COVID-19 Cohabitation Experiment-Week 5

J.R. Reed

Apr 12
5 min

The Latest in the Aspie COVID-19 Cohabitation Experiment-Week 5

Take two people with Asperger’s who are used to living alone and throw them in the same house for nearly five weeks.

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Self-Quarantining with Autism During the Coronavirus Pandemic

J.R. Reed

Mar 29
5 min

Self-Quarantining with Autism During the Coronavirus Pandemic

It’s a scary time for all of us, whether or not we’re on the spectrum and all our lives have been disrupted in some way.

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Panic Attacks Aren't Just for Celebrities

J.R. Reed

Feb 7
3 min

Panic Attacks Aren't Just for Celebrities

I’m having a panic attack right now. I don’t know why, but I am. With my severe anxiety it’s something I go through from time to time.

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Spending Time With Autism Advocate Becca Lory Hector

J.R. Reed

Feb 6
1 min

Spending Time With Autism Advocate Becca Lory Hector

Becca is a writer, editor for Spectrum Women's Magazine, has a Facebook group, YouTube channel, speaks and advocates like crazy.

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JR Reed/Shannon Hughes

Jan 30
1 min

Hanging With Haley Moss

Diagnosed as a child, Haley Moss knew she was destined for great things. Recently she sat down to talk about her life and autism in general

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Contemplating Constant Rejection and Examining the Pain

J.R. Reed

Jan 29
4 min

Contemplating Constant Rejection and Examining the Pain

From family to friendships, relationships and work problems, rejection is everywhere. The stories are intense and they’re painful.

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Hanging With the Neurodivergent Rebel, A.K.A. Christa Holmans

JR Reed/Shannon Hughes

Jan 23
1 min

Hanging With the Neurodivergent Rebel, A.K.A. Christa Holmans

Shannon and J.R. spend time with Christa Holmans, A.K.A. Neurodivergent Rebel, who like us, received a diagnosis of autism as an adult.

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Not Weird Just Autistic

Promoting Autism Acceptance

An Open Letter to Politicians About Mental Illness, Developmental Disabilities, and Voting

Why I Write About My Mental Illness

The Pain of Grief When You're Autistic

On Losing Your Four-Hour-Old Grandson

I Don't Want Them to Keep Shoving Pills Down My Throat

Mythbustin: The Reason Your IQ Is Only a Matter of Perception

Your Mental Health is a Life Long Journey, Not a Quick Road Trip

I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends

Over-Powering Your Mental Illness Like a Superhero

Unresolved Trauma Equaled the End of My Last Relationship

The Frequent Scamming of Today's Developmentally Disabled

13 Random Things Discovered During The COVID19 Pandemic

How Being Alone and Lonely Affects My Mental Health During our Current Reality

The Latest in the Aspie COVID-19 Cohabitation Experiment-Week 5

Self-Quarantining with Autism During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Panic Attacks Aren't Just for Celebrities

Spending Time With Autism Advocate Becca Lory Hector

Hanging With Haley Moss

Contemplating Constant Rejection and Examining the Pain

Hanging With the Neurodivergent Rebel, A.K.A. Christa Holmans