Learning to Read

Posted on June 4, 2026

I was recently diagnosed with dyslexia (mild–moderate specific learning disorder with impairment in reading & mild specific learning disorder with impairment in written expression). Researching my diagnosis has been enlightening and liberating. Now I understand why I can listen to a technical podcast at 3x speed but can’t follow simple... [Read More]

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Online Retreat Reality

Posted on May 20, 2020

I need to turn off and on again. An IRL retreat is out of the question so this is the DIY approach. Starting Saturday morning, four days, no social/news media, lots of lazy activities. Expectation Saturday 08:00 Gentle Yoga Flow 08:30 Breakfast 09:30 Pack lunch, Walk to Beach, & read... [Read More]

Tags: mental health

Online Retreat

Posted on May 14, 2020

I need to turn off and on again. An IRL retreat is out of the question so this is the DIY approach. Starting Saturday morning, four days, no social/news media, lots of lazy activities. Saturday 08:00 Gentle Yoga Flow 08:30 Breakfast 09:30 Pack lunch, Walk to Beach and read 12:00... [Read More]

Tags: mental health

My Experience with the Australian DVA

Posted on February 5, 2020

It took 324 days to see a psychologist for treatment through the Australian DVA. The DVA paid 3rd parties $8,782.40 for assessments prior to the beginning of my treatment and had spent $13,986.50 on 3rd parties by the end of my treatment. My psychologist only charged the DVA $2,433 for... [Read More]

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