Intro/OutroSong: Conro - Let GoMusic provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/C_LetGoWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/C_LetGoAT/youtubeIRL HappeningSong: Spektrem - StutterflyMusic provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/StutterflyWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/StutterflyAT/youtubeTitle inspired by 'Love Story's by Taylor Swift (I know it's low-hanging fruit.)Creators mentioned, in order (an example video from each:Olurinatti https://youtu.be/3gF4eLwyh0o?si=9kbVMJN-4M6-TOGXaspyn.j_ https://youtu.be/YGs9mQZfN5M?si=BnPJkUrJhJabiuotshay a https://youtu.be/xQRnDnb4UCw?si=ItP7rRJNO4kmgyqhSerena Skybourne https://youtu.be/rnHZGfgZeNs?si=MZpfhDFUUtaDi4SpOthers with nifty SATC takes: Can of Beanie https://youtu.be/VF53C3f2XdA?si=07kqxvVdhkcvDK52Kasia Sopniewska https://youtu.be/0dHN_5joX5o?si=OngD31Ql4eQi6CeCChug Ugly https://youtu.be/z5lJkBgE7jY?si=aNpvxx85_-QjnnD0Tri-City Food Review https://youtu.be/E5hNeV2aU3Y?si=0NZppTT2MtvbnNSf

We've got it all today! Story time, life updates, WAFFLES!

^^ Artistic Credits ^^

Today's title is based on the song by Bonnie Raitt.

Intro/OutroSong:

Conro - Let Go

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/C_LetGo

Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/C_LetGoAT/youtube

IRL Happening song:

Spektrem - Stutterfly

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Stutterfly

Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/StutterflyAT/youtube

Contrary to popular belief, there is no actual rule book for life. As autistic person, that can be extremely terrifying. But learning to make my *own* has been quite liberating. I'm still working on it, but I've come a long way.

Let's talk about it.

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{Intro/Outro}

Song: Conro - Let Go

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/C_LetGo

Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/C_LetGoAT/youtube

{IRL Happening}

Song: Spektrem - Stutterfly

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Stutterfly

Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/StutterflyAT/youtube

Things changing requires things to change. I've only just internalized that. Still messy, but growth often is. Let's talk about it......Music sourced from ncs.ioIntro/Outro:Song: Conro - Let GoMusic provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/C_LetGoWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/C_LetGoAT/youtubeIRL Happening:Song: Spektrem - StutterflyMusic provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/StutterflyWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/StutterflyAT/youtube

I'm a polyglot. (Some might argue that I am a *hyperpolyglot* but I will never believe in my own skills to that degree. I do know a decent amount of a lot of languages. And the number one question I get when someone finds out how many I know or am actively learning/maintaining is: How?!

Let's talk about it!

Intro/Outro

Song: Conro - Let Go

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/C_LetGo

Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/C_LetGoAT/youtube

IRL Happening

Song: Spektrem - Stutterfly

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Stutterfly

Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/StutterflyAT/youtube

To report incorrect captions:

NAD (National Association of the Deaf): https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/television-and-closed-captioning/filing-closed-captioning-complaints/

FCC (Federal Communication Commission): https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/closed-captioning-television

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode is a frank explanation of my own struggles with intrusive thoughts, suicidal ideation, and depression. None of this should in any way be construed as advice.

If you are struggling with harmful thoughts, please reach out to a trusted source in your community for support. Due to the current administration (June 2025) destroying the progress in all areas of healthcare that have been made in recent decades, I am unwilling to share popular resources, as they either no longer exist or are being co-opted for information on vulnerable folks. If that changes, so will my content.

Music sourced from ncs.io

Intro/Outro

Song: Conro - Let Go

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/C_LetGo

Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/C_LetGoAT/youtube

Sometimes life shows up very rudely and then has an extended stay.

This week was one of those times.

Let's talk about it

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Music sourced via ncs.io

Intro/Outro Song:

Conro - Let Go

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/C_LetGo

Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/C_LetGoAT/youtube

IRL Happening Song:

Spektrem - Stutterfly

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Stutterfly

Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/StutterflyAT/youtube

I'm back!(I hope I'm back for good. But life has a way of keeping me on my toes.)Quick chat about where I've been and what I want to do with the podcast now.