Sorry, Ithaca is gone: Grieving the Lost Timeline
Chiara Virgilio Chiara Virgilio

Sorry, Ithaca is gone: Grieving the Lost Timeline

We cannot return to the Ithaca of our past. A reflection on the grief of a late neurodivergent diagnosis, the exhaustion of the performative mask, and learning to drop the makeup and dance to the rhythm of a new, authentic timeline.

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Santa Lucia and the Missing Plates: Finding Sight in the Longest Night
Chiara Virgilio Chiara Virgilio

Santa Lucia and the Missing Plates: Finding Sight in the Longest Night

Christmas is perhaps the only moment of the year where we sit with family and count the missing plates. As we approach the Winter Solstice and the feast of Santa Lucia, we explore how to protect our "sight" amidst old family patterns and grief, trusting that the light is returning.

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Why Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy Is a Foundational Shift
Chiara Virgilio Chiara Virgilio

Why Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy Is a Foundational Shift

Traditional therapy can be a challenge for neurodivergent individuals. Discover the foundational approach of neurodivergent-affirming therapy, which celebrates neurodiversity and adapts care for Autistic, ADHD, and others to create a truly safe and affirming space.

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