The Backpack Full of Rocks

Why People Get Angry When You Stop Carrying Their Burdens

Jun 10 • Skylar Aries

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April 2026

I Almost Harvested Its Wings

A Butterfly Taught Me What Burnout Never Could

Apr 21 • Skylar Aries

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January 2026

On Being “Behind” in Life

A case for compassion in a world obsessed with progress

Jan 1 • Skylar Aries

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July 2025

Are Autistic Brains Different From Neurotypical Brains?

Turns Out “Wired Differently” Wasn’t Just a Metaphor

Jul 3, 2025 • Skylar Aries

June 2025

What Happened to Asperger's Syndrome?

From Diagnosis to Disappearance: The Complicated Legacy of Asperger’s Syndrome

Jun 17, 2025 • Skylar Aries

You’re Not Broken, You’re Just Autistic: 20 Signs You Missed

If You Relate to This List, You Might Be on the Spectrum (And That’s Okay)

Jun 13, 2025 • Skylar Aries

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May 2025

Weaponized Confusion: When "Not Getting It" Serves a Purpose

Why Some People Choose Not to Get It (and How to Tell)

May 29, 2025 • Skylar Aries

Tips & Tricks for Managing Executive Dysfunction

Sticky Notes, Timers, and Chaos: A Survival Guide for the Scattered Mind

May 14, 2025 • Skylar Aries

Breathing Social Air: Understanding the Autistic Experience

Understanding the Mental Marathon Behind Autistic Social Interactions

May 8, 2025 • Skylar Aries

April 2025

The Art of the Steal: How "Fair Compromises" Become Unfair Fast

A Survivor's Guide to One-Sided Compromise

Apr 11, 2025 • Skylar Aries

March 2025

A Different Perspective on Kintsugi

The Cycle of Breaks and Repairs: When is it Time to Give Up the Gold?

Mar 12, 2025 • Skylar Aries

January 2025

A Knight in Shining Armor

The Illusion of External Salvation

Jan 5, 2025 • Skylar Aries

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