Slowing life down, one step at a time.
A while ago, I wrote about the difference between being included and being seen. That thought has stayed with me, and it resurfaced again this week at WordCamp Europe. WordPress likes to think of itself as a welcoming community, and in many ways, it is. I have met kind people here. I have found friendship […] The post Visibly welcome: If queer people are here, can they tell they belong? appeared…
Or, as my slightly tired conference brain briefly renamed it: Contributor Contribution Day. I know. It is not the official name. That is sort of the point. This week at WordCamp Europe, I found myself thinking about Contributor Day. Not just what it is called, but what people understand it to be for. Because, for […] The post WordPress “Contributor Days” need a pathway, not just a room appeared…
The Yarn Library is here! I have a lot of Yarns and I forget what I have so this is going to be a great change for me and I hope for you! You can now save yarn details once and reuse them across your crochet projects. This makes it easier to keep track of […] The post Stitch and Loop: Yarn Library appeared first on Sam Alderson .
One of the strangest ADHD moments for me is how quickly a conversation can vanish. I can talk something through and it makes sense. The points are there. The tone is there. I can even feel the words lining up, as if my brain has finally agreed to cooperate. Then I turn to do the […] The post Where did my words go? appeared first on Sam Alderson .
Receiving an ADHD diagnosis can be a double-edged sword; while it provides relief by validating experiences, it also brings complex emotions such as anger, grief, and confusion. The diagnosis can uncover long-held beliefs about oneself, shifting perceptions from personal failure to understanding symptoms. Ultimately, it's a journey towards self-acceptance and finding supportive strategies. The…