Article on @people about a recent diagnosis. Link in my bio. More to say on this but grateful to all the kind humans who reached out asking me about something that had never occurred to me yet now makes a lot of things… make more sense, and feels like a relief to know, and understand. Thanks @dbacherwrites 💓. The recent photos in the article were taken by my friend @wouldntitbecool who also pointed out that I’m wearing his sweatshirt in the pic taken when I was 13–that’s how long we’ve been friends. 🙂 Thanks also to Dr Mitchell. 💓✨ I think I’m also just relieved to feel less awkward about being awkward. 😬🤪 Also not entirely sure why the Asperger’s term was retired, I like the term “Aspie” … and am sensitive to the fact that my high functioning variation of symptoms isn’t anything like the more severe autism. Don’t want it to seem like I’m looking for sympathy or anything at all… I did the interview bc I want this to help others. Especially as it’s very different for girls/women and historically highly undiagnosed. 💓🙏🏻✨ #aspie #aspiesofinstagram #aspiegirl #autismspectrum #autism #autisminwomen
Article on @people about a recent diagnosis. Link in my bio. More to say on this but grateful to all the kind humans who reached out asking me about something that had never occurred to me yet now makes a lot of things… make more sense, and feels like a relief to know, and understand. Thanks @dbacherwrites 💓. The recent photos in the article were taken by my friend @wouldntitbecool who also pointed out that I’m wearing his sweatshirt in the pic taken when I was 13–that’s how long we’ve been friends. 🙂 Thanks also to Dr Mitchell. 💓✨ I think I’m also just relieved to feel less awkward about being awkward. 😬🤪 Also not entirely sure why the Asperger’s term was retired, I like the term “Aspie” … and am sensitive to the fact that my high functioning variation of symptoms isn’t anything like the more severe autism. Don’t want it to seem like I’m looking for sympathy or anything at all… I did the interview bc I want this to help others. Especially as it’s very different for girls/women and historically highly undiagnosed. 💓🙏🏻✨ #aspie #aspiesofinstagram #aspiegirl #autismspectrum #autism #autisminwomen
Article on @people about a recent diagnosis. Link in my bio. More to say on this but grateful to all the kind humans who reached out asking me about something that had never occurred to me yet now makes a lot of things… make more sense, and feels like a relief to know, and understand. Thanks @dbacherwrites 💓. The recent photos in the article were taken by my friend @wouldntitbecool who also pointed out that I’m wearing his sweatshirt in the pic taken when I was 13–that’s how long we’ve been friends. 🙂 Thanks also to Dr Mitchell. 💓✨ I think I’m also just relieved to feel less awkward about being awkward. 😬🤪 Also not entirely sure why the Asperger’s term was retired, I like the term “Aspie” … and am sensitive to the fact that my high functioning variation of symptoms isn’t anything like the more severe autism. Don’t want it to seem like I’m looking for sympathy or anything at all… I did the interview bc I want this to help others. Especially as it’s very different for girls/women and historically highly undiagnosed. 💓🙏🏻✨ #aspie #aspiesofinstagram #aspiegirl #autismspectrum #autism #autisminwomen
Article on @people about a recent diagnosis. Link in my bio. More to say on this but grateful to all the kind humans who reached out asking me about something that had never occurred to me yet now makes a lot of things… make more sense, and feels like a relief to know, and understand. Thanks @dbacherwrites 💓. The recent photos in the article were taken by my friend @wouldntitbecool who also pointed out that I’m wearing his sweatshirt in the pic taken when I was 13–that’s how long we’ve been friends. 🙂 Thanks also to Dr Mitchell. 💓✨ I think I’m also just relieved to feel less awkward about being awkward. 😬🤪 Also not entirely sure why the Asperger’s term was retired, I like the term “Aspie” … and am sensitive to the fact that my high functioning variation of symptoms isn’t anything like the more severe autism. Don’t want it to seem like I’m looking for sympathy or anything at all… I did the interview bc I want this to help others. Especially as it’s very different for girls/women and historically highly undiagnosed. 💓🙏🏻✨ #aspie #aspiesofinstagram #aspiegirl #autismspectrum #autism #autisminwomen
Article on @people about a recent diagnosis. Link in my bio. More to say on this but grateful to all the kind humans who reached out asking me about something that had never occurred to me yet now makes a lot of things… make more sense, and feels like a relief to know, and understand. Thanks @dbacherwrites 💓. The recent photos in the article were taken by my friend @wouldntitbecool who also pointed out that I’m wearing his sweatshirt in the pic taken when I was 13–that’s how long we’ve been friends. 🙂 Thanks also to Dr Mitchell. 💓✨ I think I’m also just relieved to feel less awkward about being awkward. 😬🤪 Also not entirely sure why the Asperger’s term was retired, I like the term “Aspie” … and am sensitive to the fact that my high functioning variation of symptoms isn’t anything like the more severe autism. Don’t want it to seem like I’m looking for sympathy or anything at all… I did the interview bc I want this to help others. Especially as it’s very different for girls/women and historically highly undiagnosed. 💓🙏🏻✨ #aspie #aspiesofinstagram #aspiegirl #autismspectrum #autism #autisminwomen
Article on @people about a recent diagnosis. Link in my bio. More to say on this but grateful to all the kind humans who reached out asking me about something that had never occurred to me yet now makes a lot of things… make more sense, and feels like a relief to know, and understand. Thanks @dbacherwrites 💓. The recent photos in the article were taken by my friend @wouldntitbecool who also pointed out that I’m wearing his sweatshirt in the pic taken when I was 13–that’s how long we’ve been friends. 🙂 Thanks also to Dr Mitchell. 💓✨ I think I’m also just relieved to feel less awkward about being awkward. 😬🤪 Also not entirely sure why the Asperger’s term was retired, I like the term “Aspie” … and am sensitive to the fact that my high functioning variation of symptoms isn’t anything like the more severe autism. Don’t want it to seem like I’m looking for sympathy or anything at all… I did the interview bc I want this to help others. Especially as it’s very different for girls/women and historically highly undiagnosed. 💓🙏🏻✨ #aspie #aspiesofinstagram #aspiegirl #autismspectrum #autism #autisminwomen
People often look like their dogs. I’ll take it. When I don’t post anything for a while… it gets weird and I don’t know what to say or post so here are some sun and rain recent @oneluckyrescuedog pics (he turns 14 next (Oscar) Sunday) and my proud display of still zero grays b4 color (💓Missy at @dshal.salon) and a throwback pic my friend sent me. I love you all.
People often look like their dogs. I’ll take it. When I don’t post anything for a while… it gets weird and I don’t know what to say or post so here are some sun and rain recent @oneluckyrescuedog pics (he turns 14 next (Oscar) Sunday) and my proud display of still zero grays b4 color (💓Missy at @dshal.salon) and a throwback pic my friend sent me. I love you all.
People often look like their dogs. I’ll take it. When I don’t post anything for a while… it gets weird and I don’t know what to say or post so here are some sun and rain recent @oneluckyrescuedog pics (he turns 14 next (Oscar) Sunday) and my proud display of still zero grays b4 color (💓Missy at @dshal.salon) and a throwback pic my friend sent me. I love you all.
People often look like their dogs. I’ll take it. When I don’t post anything for a while… it gets weird and I don’t know what to say or post so here are some sun and rain recent @oneluckyrescuedog pics (he turns 14 next (Oscar) Sunday) and my proud display of still zero grays b4 color (💓Missy at @dshal.salon) and a throwback pic my friend sent me. I love you all.
People often look like their dogs. I’ll take it. When I don’t post anything for a while… it gets weird and I don’t know what to say or post so here are some sun and rain recent @oneluckyrescuedog pics (he turns 14 next (Oscar) Sunday) and my proud display of still zero grays b4 color (💓Missy at @dshal.salon) and a throwback pic my friend sent me. I love you all.
People often look like their dogs. I’ll take it. When I don’t post anything for a while… it gets weird and I don’t know what to say or post so here are some sun and rain recent @oneluckyrescuedog pics (he turns 14 next (Oscar) Sunday) and my proud display of still zero grays b4 color (💓Missy at @dshal.salon) and a throwback pic my friend sent me. I love you all.
People often look like their dogs. I’ll take it. When I don’t post anything for a while… it gets weird and I don’t know what to say or post so here are some sun and rain recent @oneluckyrescuedog pics (he turns 14 next (Oscar) Sunday) and my proud display of still zero grays b4 color (💓Missy at @dshal.salon) and a throwback pic my friend sent me. I love you all.
People often look like their dogs. I’ll take it. When I don’t post anything for a while… it gets weird and I don’t know what to say or post so here are some sun and rain recent @oneluckyrescuedog pics (he turns 14 next (Oscar) Sunday) and my proud display of still zero grays b4 color (💓Missy at @dshal.salon) and a throwback pic my friend sent me. I love you all.
People often look like their dogs. I’ll take it. When I don’t post anything for a while… it gets weird and I don’t know what to say or post so here are some sun and rain recent @oneluckyrescuedog pics (he turns 14 next (Oscar) Sunday) and my proud display of still zero grays b4 color (💓Missy at @dshal.salon) and a throwback pic my friend sent me. I love you all.
I’m proud of myself. I say that as someone who generally feels I’ve not done enough, am woefully behind, if I don’t over-deliver I suck etc. but finally my📕 draft is in process (even if still needing a ton of work). Also proud that I can wake to fun comments like those in latter slides and it bothers me not at all. 🎉 Excited for the useful and true story to be out. And relived to have let so much go, including anger and hurt. I can feel love for those who caused pain (sociopaths excluded), and gratitude. I’m here for it all. And I may get *the* space back after all. It’s always felt like that’s what’s supposed to happen. Still exhausted, and things feel precarious. I’ve not sold my 📕 draft but working with @scribemediaco (who have been great) which costs $ upfront but I hold onto control. It’s my project. What most don’t get is that t’s never been about money … none of it. I’ll figure it out. It’s about creative freedom and peace. And the creations themselves and their impact. Why is so much happening at once? How did I get here? How will I get through? Help. And stay tuned. Relentless optimism has always been my lifeline. Even and especially when at my saddest. All the sadness has been useful, it needed to come out. Here for the rainbows. ✨ I LOVE YOU 💕
I’m proud of myself. I say that as someone who generally feels I’ve not done enough, am woefully behind, if I don’t over-deliver I suck etc. but finally my📕 draft is in process (even if still needing a ton of work). Also proud that I can wake to fun comments like those in latter slides and it bothers me not at all. 🎉 Excited for the useful and true story to be out. And relived to have let so much go, including anger and hurt. I can feel love for those who caused pain (sociopaths excluded), and gratitude. I’m here for it all. And I may get *the* space back after all. It’s always felt like that’s what’s supposed to happen. Still exhausted, and things feel precarious. I’ve not sold my 📕 draft but working with @scribemediaco (who have been great) which costs $ upfront but I hold onto control. It’s my project. What most don’t get is that t’s never been about money … none of it. I’ll figure it out. It’s about creative freedom and peace. And the creations themselves and their impact. Why is so much happening at once? How did I get here? How will I get through? Help. And stay tuned. Relentless optimism has always been my lifeline. Even and especially when at my saddest. All the sadness has been useful, it needed to come out. Here for the rainbows. ✨ I LOVE YOU 💕
I wrote a thing this morning, link in bio links. Or. You can find it on Patreon.com/sarmasarma and it’s visible to all. Will leave it that way. I post more personal content there. Having most of it behind a paywall feels safer but will make some of it public. While I feel like a giant loser, am *also* still fiercely determined, optimistic, and… even certain. I have certainty. This loser stage shall pass, but feels necessary even as it sucks. Grateful for it. I can handle nearly anything, but turns out I’m no good at faking it. Therefore, just telling it like it is, even if risky, feels like a relief. F*ck it. I might feel stupid in the morning having posted this but then I already feel like a loser 🤪 and I’ve known humiliation so why not be more exposed. Also, if you want to join my Patreon… for some tips and life wisdom from a loser 😬 yay please do. I post every once in a while, snail mail cards, chat one-on-one, and there’s an option whereby I’ll zoom with you for an hour. Anything and all if it helps more than maybe anyone realizes. Please no comments with advice. But I will gratefully take the encouragement because others believing in me helps me believe in me, and my purpose. Good vibes and prayers, will take those too, and send them back out. I love you all. 💓✨ I want to come back… and then keep speaking out, for all of you who DM with your own stories. Asking whatever force is out there to help me be useful again. 🙏🏻✨ Follow @oneluckyduck and @purefoodandwine you know, in case. 🙂 Leon is fine, that pic is more of a “current mood” image. 💓🐾 Just like with voicemail I don’t know how to close out here… Ok. Bye. Thank you. P.S. apparently @linktr.ee is down so now my links aren’t even working and even though it’s linktree and not me, feel like even more of a loser 🤪😳😣😬 but hopefully they fix it asap. I put the direct link in my stories for now. OK THE LINK WORKS AGAIN #winning
I wrote a thing this morning, link in bio links. Or. You can find it on Patreon.com/sarmasarma and it’s visible to all. Will leave it that way. I post more personal content there. Having most of it behind a paywall feels safer but will make some of it public. While I feel like a giant loser, am *also* still fiercely determined, optimistic, and… even certain. I have certainty. This loser stage shall pass, but feels necessary even as it sucks. Grateful for it. I can handle nearly anything, but turns out I’m no good at faking it. Therefore, just telling it like it is, even if risky, feels like a relief. F*ck it. I might feel stupid in the morning having posted this but then I already feel like a loser 🤪 and I’ve known humiliation so why not be more exposed. Also, if you want to join my Patreon… for some tips and life wisdom from a loser 😬 yay please do. I post every once in a while, snail mail cards, chat one-on-one, and there’s an option whereby I’ll zoom with you for an hour. Anything and all if it helps more than maybe anyone realizes. Please no comments with advice. But I will gratefully take the encouragement because others believing in me helps me believe in me, and my purpose. Good vibes and prayers, will take those too, and send them back out. I love you all. 💓✨ I want to come back… and then keep speaking out, for all of you who DM with your own stories. Asking whatever force is out there to help me be useful again. 🙏🏻✨ Follow @oneluckyduck and @purefoodandwine you know, in case. 🙂 Leon is fine, that pic is more of a “current mood” image. 💓🐾 Just like with voicemail I don’t know how to close out here… Ok. Bye. Thank you. P.S. apparently @linktr.ee is down so now my links aren’t even working and even though it’s linktree and not me, feel like even more of a loser 🤪😳😣😬 but hopefully they fix it asap. I put the direct link in my stories for now. OK THE LINK WORKS AGAIN #winning
I wrote a thing this morning, link in bio links. Or. You can find it on Patreon.com/sarmasarma and it’s visible to all. Will leave it that way. I post more personal content there. Having most of it behind a paywall feels safer but will make some of it public. While I feel like a giant loser, am *also* still fiercely determined, optimistic, and… even certain. I have certainty. This loser stage shall pass, but feels necessary even as it sucks. Grateful for it. I can handle nearly anything, but turns out I’m no good at faking it. Therefore, just telling it like it is, even if risky, feels like a relief. F*ck it. I might feel stupid in the morning having posted this but then I already feel like a loser 🤪 and I’ve known humiliation so why not be more exposed. Also, if you want to join my Patreon… for some tips and life wisdom from a loser 😬 yay please do. I post every once in a while, snail mail cards, chat one-on-one, and there’s an option whereby I’ll zoom with you for an hour. Anything and all if it helps more than maybe anyone realizes. Please no comments with advice. But I will gratefully take the encouragement because others believing in me helps me believe in me, and my purpose. Good vibes and prayers, will take those too, and send them back out. I love you all. 💓✨ I want to come back… and then keep speaking out, for all of you who DM with your own stories. Asking whatever force is out there to help me be useful again. 🙏🏻✨ Follow @oneluckyduck and @purefoodandwine you know, in case. 🙂 Leon is fine, that pic is more of a “current mood” image. 💓🐾 Just like with voicemail I don’t know how to close out here… Ok. Bye. Thank you. P.S. apparently @linktr.ee is down so now my links aren’t even working and even though it’s linktree and not me, feel like even more of a loser 🤪😳😣😬 but hopefully they fix it asap. I put the direct link in my stories for now. OK THE LINK WORKS AGAIN #winning
Scenes from a podcast. Link in my bio to watch/hear my conversation with @markvicente … a wise and compassionate person from whom I’ve learned so much to help understand myself and what happened. We cover some of what I’ve discussed in past pods but in this one I describe something new (and maddening) I only recently found out about Bad Vegan. (A title that eventually I hope to outgrow but for now, it’s how most know me, so it’s ok. Can I one day be just … Sarma?) A response I’m confident will come is that I should just “move on” and stop talking about this, to which I offer a hearty FU. If I can help people understand and learn and avoid unnecessary pain, or feel less alone, I’ll keep talking. If I have an opportunity to call out the Director/industry etc I will, because I’d prefer to live in a world where people aren’t so OK with manipulation of the truth, presented as the truth. It matters. See slide 3 for @oneluckyrescuedog caught doing that cute face scratch move. Finally, Mark and @richard.grannon have created an amazing course Narcissistic Cults Decoded that is as entertaining as it is informative and valuable, even if you’ve never been near a cult, or a culty relationship. You can find it via either of their pages. LOVE, Sarma #wtfisonmymind #nxvim #narcawareness #badvegan #sociopathsurvivor #adoptdontshop #narcissticabuse #sociopathy #narcissticabuse #cultrecovery
Scenes from a podcast. Link in my bio to watch/hear my conversation with @markvicente … a wise and compassionate person from whom I’ve learned so much to help understand myself and what happened. We cover some of what I’ve discussed in past pods but in this one I describe something new (and maddening) I only recently found out about Bad Vegan. (A title that eventually I hope to outgrow but for now, it’s how most know me, so it’s ok. Can I one day be just … Sarma?) A response I’m confident will come is that I should just “move on” and stop talking about this, to which I offer a hearty FU. If I can help people understand and learn and avoid unnecessary pain, or feel less alone, I’ll keep talking. If I have an opportunity to call out the Director/industry etc I will, because I’d prefer to live in a world where people aren’t so OK with manipulation of the truth, presented as the truth. It matters. See slide 3 for @oneluckyrescuedog caught doing that cute face scratch move. Finally, Mark and @richard.grannon have created an amazing course Narcissistic Cults Decoded that is as entertaining as it is informative and valuable, even if you’ve never been near a cult, or a culty relationship. You can find it via either of their pages. LOVE, Sarma #wtfisonmymind #nxvim #narcawareness #badvegan #sociopathsurvivor #adoptdontshop #narcissticabuse #sociopathy #narcissticabuse #cultrecovery
Scenes from a podcast. Link in my bio to watch/hear my conversation with @markvicente … a wise and compassionate person from whom I’ve learned so much to help understand myself and what happened. We cover some of what I’ve discussed in past pods but in this one I describe something new (and maddening) I only recently found out about Bad Vegan. (A title that eventually I hope to outgrow but for now, it’s how most know me, so it’s ok. Can I one day be just … Sarma?) A response I’m confident will come is that I should just “move on” and stop talking about this, to which I offer a hearty FU. If I can help people understand and learn and avoid unnecessary pain, or feel less alone, I’ll keep talking. If I have an opportunity to call out the Director/industry etc I will, because I’d prefer to live in a world where people aren’t so OK with manipulation of the truth, presented as the truth. It matters. See slide 3 for @oneluckyrescuedog caught doing that cute face scratch move. Finally, Mark and @richard.grannon have created an amazing course Narcissistic Cults Decoded that is as entertaining as it is informative and valuable, even if you’ve never been near a cult, or a culty relationship. You can find it via either of their pages. LOVE, Sarma #wtfisonmymind #nxvim #narcawareness #badvegan #sociopathsurvivor #adoptdontshop #narcissticabuse #sociopathy #narcissticabuse #cultrecovery