HeyJaredJillian Ryan
Essays on dealing with mental illness, being sober, life in NYC and hosting People Person Podcast.
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Inside Dyspraxia: An Interview with Fellow Substacker LeoDreams&Writes (opens the original)
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A couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of connecting with via Substack and interviewing him. Leo is a queer, trans book nerd writing about books, writing, neurodiversity, queerness, mental health, and dyspraxia.In my typical fashion, I start projects and pieces—only to finish them months later. I had never heard of DCD, so learning about it became important to me and something I wanted to share with others. Enjoy, and definitely check out Leo’s page :)Most people have never heard of DCD. If
I quit my corporate job as a Gen Z. I'm scared, and I'm hitting a wall going after what I want. (opens the original)
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I want to acknowledge that I’m super behind on messages and am trying my best to get to them when I can. I haven’t forgotten about you guys As I write this, I sip on my iced latte without eating first – a cardinal sin for those who take stimulants, or anyone really. I’m at the most antique coffee shop I have ever been to, in the small New York county I grew up in, with the trees and cars that can take you to the grocery store. It’s a rainy Sunday, my dream weather and day conditions. For so long
I Don't Have a Goal and I Think That's the Point (opens the original)
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Have you reached your “goal “ yet?"That’s the question that stopped me in my tracks yesterday, outside Urban Outfitters in Midtown, as I was about to order an Uber home. It came from an unlikely pair: a tall, lanky and awkward white guy appearing in his early twenties, and a shorter Black woman with a thick foreign accent. The woman, as per usual for women, was taking charge of their initiative and explained they’re from the Pratt Institute, asking people questions, and if I had a minute. My bra
Not Everyone Has an Inner Monologue and I’m Shook (opens the original)
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“Did you know not everyone has an internal dialogue constantly?” someone on TikTok proclaimed while I scrolled on my For You Page. This was definitely for me.“WHAT!” I yelled out loud even though I was alone in my apartment. Right after disbelief rose, a feeling of anger and jealousy followed.What does he mean? People don’t have constant narration, thoughts, or a voice in their head that goes with them wherever they go? That can’t be true.“<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/
Why I Stopped Writing for a While (opens the original)
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Hi Friends!I haven’t been posting as much on here lately. What was once a lifeline has become a place I pop in when I get the chance. I’ve been working, spending time with my kittens (I failed at “only fostering”), navigating personal relationships, and obviously still dealing with anxiety—while my depression has improved.When people ask how I’m doing, I say “good” and I mean it. Life isn’t perfect, but it’s doable. And I’m doing it. If I am feeling good today, good. If I’m having a lot of anxie
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