Have you ever had a negative thought stuck in your head and playing endlessly on repeat? It’s called rumination, and it’s profoundly detrimental to your mental health. Not only does ruminating make things like depression or anxiety much worse, it even raises cortisol levels above what is healthy ...

Do you or a loved one struggle with restless hands and a need for tactile sensory input? If so, fidget blankets may be for you.   What are fidget blankets? Fidget blankets are therapeutic lap-size quilts with various items sewn onto them for a person to play with, including buttons, beads, ...

Children's books about disabilities and differences used to be rare, but are becoming more popular. Kids need to learn about all kinds of diversity so they can grow up to be accepting, inclusive adults. These books teach children about what it's like to have a disability in a way that is accessible ...

Each time there’s a new supervisor at my job, I give them The Talk. “Hello!” I tell them. “My name is Sheila. Here is something you need to know about me — I don’t work past 9 p.m. I have bipolar disorder. I need stable sleep patterns or I could wind up in the hospital again. So, I cannot work ...

Body positivity art celebrates all bodies, challenging society's beauty standards. From Venus of Willendorf to the paintings of Peter Paul Rubens, curvy bodies were historically considered to be symbolic of health, sensuality, and fertility. However, in recent decades, thin bodies have been ...

I wear my autism t-shirts a lot because I want to fight stereotypes and celebrate the beauty of neurodiversity. Autism awareness t-shirts can start conversations about the gifts and challenges of life on the spectrum, and autism acceptance t-shirts show that autistic children and adults are amazing ...

The autistic community has been speaking out because we need more than autism awareness. We need autism acceptance, empowerment, and pride. Wearing autism pins, buttons, stickers, patches, and other visible affirmations of neurodiversity is a simple but important way to advocate for the rights of ...

Chronic illness pins, stickers, and patches are a way to let the world know where you stand -- without having to take a stand. 'Cause ya know, sometimes we can't stand, or we faint, or we need a nap afterwards. Maybe you have fibromyalgia.  Maybe you have dysautonomia.  Maybe you have EDS. Whatever ...

Representation is important, and funny chronic illness t-shirts and sweatshirts are a great way to rep your chronic illness. Remember those angsty teen years when no matter which way your fashion choices leaned, fashion was THE thing to let the world know how you felt? There's no reason that needs ...

Chewelry, also known as chew jewelry, can help people on the autism spectrum, as well as those with sensory processing disorder, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence to manage their sensory needs.  What is chewelry? Chewelry is a portmanteau, a word made by combining two others -- in this ...

Fidget jewelry can help neurodiverse people -- individuals with anxiety, autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and more -- cope with the stress of daily life. Fidget toys are often marketed to children, but adults need to meet their sensory needs too. Fidget jewelry is the perfect solution for ...

So you’re ready to put yourself out there and start dating with a chronic illness, but have no clue where to start.  Dating in the 21st century is hard. I mean you have to go outside, meet new people, get to know someone new on an intimate level, and TALK! Did I mention that you have to go ...