Why ‘Political Correctness’ Won’t Save Us
I’ve never been able to completely subscribe myself to this notion that political correctness is one of the key remedies for a diseased society. And despite what this Donald Trump character or any other fascists may have you believe, it’s not because I’m racist. It’s not because I’m prejudice. And it’s not because I’m desperately […]
Wellness Brands: It’s Time to Talk about this Term “Woo-Woo.”
Over the last few years, “woo-woo” has become a popular term—used to refer to “unconventional beliefs regarded as having little or no scientific basis. Especially those relating to spirituality, mysticism, or alternative medicine.” But here’s the thing. While it’s generally well-accepted and even used by practitioners to describe their own work, the term is majorly […]
‘As we See it’ Proves it’s Time to Widen the Lens of Autistic Representation
Since being ‘late-diagnosed’ as autistic at age 29, I think a lot about those who are also autistic but don’t yet know. It bothers me that those who are unknowingly neurodivergent usually end up missing the opportunity to establish what they need in order to thrive — frequently leading to severe depression, anxiety and other […]