Surprises found on dreary days

To an outsider, i.e. my family of four years, the initial taupe and blue patterns might have looked cluttered against the green chaos of our yard. The outlook of my project may have seemed grim and my sanity questioned. But to their credit, no one said a word. At times, even I thought the dining […]

The Holidays and ADD.

larkin oates counseling for ADHD women. Blog suggests that during the holidays have compassion for self.

Creating Community and Connection: Finding My Tribe

Photo and blog by Larkin Carrying a basket of striped sock monkeys and assorted stuffed animals, I grab my tea and enter the casual lounge space. The three people wait as I then settle into my seat. We gather here because one woman dared to ask for help when experiencing personal despair. Specifically, she asked […]