The phrase “left out in the cold” is often used by us to describe moments when someone feels excluded, overlooked, or forgotten. It’s not usually about weather or temperature, but more importantly about belonging. The short story below explores that idea through a simple interaction between two characters, Alex and Tom. Tom understands the phrase […]

When I was young and growing up, sometimes trying to speak to someone talking to me felt like I was walking straight into thick fog. A thought would be clear, the idea ready, and then the words just wander off like, “Right, we’re off on an adventure. See you whenever.” I stand there looking perfectly […]

I'm sure we've heard the idiom, "Cat got your tongue?" But from my past lived experiences with autism spectrum disorder, the experience it describes is real. This can be a moment where speech simply stalls. It's not because we don't know what to say, but because translating our thoughts into spoken words can sometimes be […]