<![CDATA[Stories by Jae L on Medium]]> https://medium.com/@jael999?source=rss-f6733c566e74------2 https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/fit/c/150/150/1*VsQR3dTP4Yd6cAFOpQxPoA.jpeg Stories by Jae L on Medium https://medium.com/@jael999?source=rss-f6733c566e74------2 Medium Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:41:55 GMT <![CDATA[Finding a Pocket of Calm in the Chaos This Holiday Season and Beyond]]>

What it might mean to go placidly amidst the noise and haste…

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The cumulative impact of hostile work environments on neurodivergent nervous systems

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How this vital but overlooked part of my being bears witness to decades of trauma and holds the key to healing

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Treasures to dip into wherever you are along the journey

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Employers need to step up when it comes to supporting neurodivergent employees

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Misconceptions and misinformation about neurodivergence prevail despite our efforts to build understanding

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What if we could create the kinds of communities that enable us to thrive?

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Some of us want to let go of the load we’ve been carrying

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Youngsters, we’ve lived it so you don’t have to

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The rewards that come from letting go of neurotypical expectations

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