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#26: Crawling up stairs

2021-03-02
Weekly Update

This past challenging week brought panic attacks, connecting moments, and a charming game.

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#25: Talking with strangers

2021-02-24
Weekly Update

In this week’s update, I discuss a more difficult therapy session, a delightful group of sisters, and an inspiring TV show.

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#24: Crying at TV

2021-02-17
Weekly Update

In my update this week, I share about difficulty returning to work, the emotional impact of a TV show, and the results of my short device fast.

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#23: Happily being shot

2021-02-08
Weekly Update

In a quick update this week, I discuss taking a week off, a date with my son, and a device fast.

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#22: Shipping an app

2021-02-02
Weekly Update

My update from this week includes a grossly overdue vehicle registration, finally releasing a major app update, and continued Lego-building success.

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#21: Creating Lego characters

2021-01-26
Weekly Update

This week’s update covers pain at inconveniencing others, the delights of designing a presentation, and communicating with respect.

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#20: Purple Monkey Party

2021-01-19
Weekly Update

In this week’s update, I discuss a purple monkey birthday party, a magical phrase, and a tricky programming bug.

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#19: Laughing at fear

2021-01-12
Weekly Update

This weekly update shares about the fear of fear, building Legos, and the importance of support groups.

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#18: Quest for curiosity

2021-01-04
Weekly Update

In my first weekly update of the new year, I discuss the difficulty of the holidays, the joy of a new project, and missing a week.

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#17: Like yourself again

2020-12-20
Weekly Update

In my regular weekly update, I discuss feeling like myself again, renting a private office, and supporting my wife in taking a sick day.

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#16: Distress tolerance & sudoku

2020-12-14
Weekly Update

In this edition of my weekly update, I write about the skill of distress tolerance, a lovely sudoku app, and authenticity.

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#15: Running in circles

2020-12-07
Weekly Update

Following a difficult week, I share about another dissociative panic attack, the healing that comes through facing uncertainty, and frantic website work.

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#14: Gratitude and panic

2020-11-30
Weekly Update

This week, I share about nailing the holiday, recognizing panic attacks, and expressing gratitude.

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#13: When therapy fails

2020-11-22
Weekly Update

This week felt like one of the longest years of my life. I discuss layoffs, coping, and therapy failures.

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#12: A slight breakdown

2020-11-16
Weekly Update

In this week’s update, I discuss moving, playing games, and losing time.

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#11: Human or robot?

2020-11-09
Weekly Update

In my weekly update, I discuss saying goodbye, progress on a goal, and a healthy reminder of my fallibility.

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#10: Loss and uncertainty

2020-11-02
Weekly Update

Amidst tears and candy, this week brought both expected and surprising news of departures, a welcome reminder of progress, and a spooky and worthwhile holiday.

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#9: Surgery and healing

2020-10-26
Weekly Update

In this past week, I dealt with the pain and upside of surgery, and wrestled with an existential question.

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#8: Aftermath of therapy

2020-10-20
Weekly Update

This week is all about the experience and fallout of an intense therapy session—extreme agitation, the pleasure of a strong support system, and the clarity that came through journaling.

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#7: An experienced beginner

2020-10-12
Weekly Update

This week brings some thoughts on a surprise struggle, a parenting win, and pragmatic sketching.

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#6: Spiral of doom

2020-10-05
Weekly Update

In my update this week, I discuss parenting, sketchnoting, and self-compassion.

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#5: Mac and cheese and syrup

2020-09-28
Weekly Update

My update from this week includes a nonsensical meal, an uplifting 1:1, and an evening of sports.

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#4: Recharging in Allentown

2020-09-21
Weekly Update

In my regular weekly update, I share about disappointing others, traveling with my brother, and sketching my surroundings.

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#3: Show up & see

2020-09-14
Weekly Update

After a difficult week, I share about taking days off, presenting to executives, and thoughts on suffering.

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Trying out therapy

2020-09-10
My Story

My first experience with talk therapy was uncomfortable, awkward, and unfulfilling. I have since had fantastic experiences, but the beginning was anything but.

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