Words for the Wandering MindPersonal stories, gentle insights, and neurodivergent reflections from Gal’s creative corner. Leigh Marlar 7/10/25 Leigh Marlar 7/10/25 Understanding Monotropism Read More Leigh Marlar 7/7/25 Leigh Marlar 7/7/25 Preventing Burnout—Building Sustainable Habits Read More Leigh Marlar 7/3/25 Leigh Marlar 7/3/25 The Truth About My Anger Read More Leigh Marlar 7/1/25 Leigh Marlar 7/1/25 My Father Died Today Read More Leigh Marlar 6/30/25 Leigh Marlar 6/30/25 Recovering from Burnout: Steps Toward Healing Read More Leigh Marlar 6/30/25 Leigh Marlar 6/30/25 Sophie Valeix Read More Leigh Marlar 6/26/25 Leigh Marlar 6/26/25 Now You See Me (But Please Don’t) Read More Leigh Marlar 6/23/25 Leigh Marlar 6/23/25 Sensory Overload: The Silent Burnout Trigger Read More Leigh Marlar 6/19/25 Leigh Marlar 6/19/25 Carrying Weight No One Asked You to Hold: How I Stopped Living by Invisible Rules Read More Leigh Marlar 6/16/25 Leigh Marlar 6/16/25 The Hidden Cost of Masking: How It Leads to Burnout Read More Leigh Marlar 6/12/25 Leigh Marlar 6/12/25 The Myth of ‘High Functioning’ Read More Leigh Marlar 6/9/25 Leigh Marlar 6/9/25 What Is Neurodivergent Burnout? Read More Leigh Marlar 6/5/25 Leigh Marlar 6/5/25 Why Art Therapy for Autism Isn’t Just Helpful—It’s Transformative Read More Leigh Marlar 6/2/25 Leigh Marlar 6/2/25 Unmasking Isn’t Always Safe (Here’s What I Try Instead) Read More Leigh Marlar 5/31/25 Leigh Marlar 5/31/25 Pete Wharmby Read More Leigh Marlar 5/29/25 Leigh Marlar 5/29/25 Find Your Power Hour(s): How Timing Your Tough Tasks Can Boost Confidence, Clarity, and Capacity Read More Leigh Marlar 5/27/25 Leigh Marlar 5/27/25 When Dreams Die (And What Lives On) Read More Leigh Marlar 5/26/25 Leigh Marlar 5/26/25 Turning the Page: Making Smoosh Art from the Pages That Hurt Read More Leigh Marlar 5/22/25 Leigh Marlar 5/22/25 The Dying Man Volunteering in All 50 States — and Why No One’s Paying Attention Read More Leigh Marlar 5/22/25 Leigh Marlar 5/22/25 Meltdowns Aren’t Drama - They’re Data Read More Newer Posts Older Posts Subscribe to the This Might Get Messy Podcast Head to the Podcast
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