Synthetic Sanity in an OSS World
So, I guess the newest “craze” is to generate an AI caricature of yourself. Who knew?? It is...
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The Ghost, the Ransom, and the Siege
I started this post days ago. But in the world of chronic illness, the “siege” doesn’t just steal...
32 Shots and a New Kitchen Sink
It turns out that when the fog of a 26-year headache starts to lift, you don’t just sit...
Protocol of Privilege: 2025 ICE Death Toll
Thursday, January 8th, was a lesson in the Protocol of Privilege. I stood at the pharmacy counter, a...
The Ego-Migraine: When Vanity Replaces the Law and the Protocol
I am writing this through a haze of physical agony. My neck is locked, my shoulders are on...
This Grinch’s Confession: Self-Care is a Lie
I always wear a mask, but nobody sees it. It’s not a physical thing, of course, but the...
Hallowmas is a Health Hazard: Escape the Holiday Gift Stress
Why Early Holiday Commercialism Feels Overwhelming (and Harmful) I hate Christmas. It’s not the idea of goodwill or...
📝 The Sensory-Friendly Holiday Party Checklist 🏡
This tool translates the principles of the Low-Stress Holiday Blueprint into an actionable checklist, ensuring gatherings support health,...
🔋 The Chronic Pain Pacing Blueprint: Your Anti-Holiday Strategy
If you live with chronic pain, like I live with NDPH, you know that holiday stress isn’t just...
Holiday Opt-Out Scripts: Fun, Firm, and Final
These scripts are designed to help you implement the Intention and Boundaries principles of the Better Christmas Blueprint....