This past challenging week brought panic attacks, connecting moments, and a charming game.
#25: Talking with strangers
In this week’s update, I discuss a more difficult therapy session, a delightful group of sisters, and an inspiring TV show.
#24: Crying at TV
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.
#23: Happily being shot
In a quick update this week, I discuss taking a week off, a date with my son, and a device fast.
#22: Shipping an app
My update from this week includes a grossly overdue vehicle registration, finally releasing a major app update, and continued Lego-building success.
#21: Creating Lego characters
This week’s update covers pain at inconveniencing others, the delights of designing a presentation, and communicating with respect.
#20: Purple Monkey Party
In this week’s update, I discuss a purple monkey birthday party, a magical phrase, and a tricky programming bug.
#19: Laughing at fear
This weekly update shares about the fear of fear, building Legos, and the importance of support groups.
#18: Quest for curiosity
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.
#17: Like yourself again
In my regular weekly update, I discuss feeling like myself again, renting a private office, and supporting my wife in taking a sick day.
#16: Distress tolerance & sudoku
In this edition of my weekly update, I write about the skill of distress tolerance, a lovely sudoku app, and authenticity.
#15: Running in circles
Following a difficult week, I share about another dissociative panic attack, the healing that comes through facing uncertainty, and frantic website work.
#14: Gratitude and panic
This week, I share about nailing the holiday, recognizing panic attacks, and expressing gratitude.
#13: When therapy fails
This week felt like one of the longest years of my life. I discuss layoffs, coping, and therapy failures.
#11: Human or robot?
In my weekly update, I discuss saying goodbye, progress on a goal, and a healthy reminder of my fallibility.
#10: Loss and uncertainty
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.
#9: Surgery and healing
In this past week, I dealt with the pain and upside of surgery, and wrestled with an existential question.
#8: Aftermath of therapy
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.
#7: An experienced beginner
This week brings some thoughts on a surprise struggle, a parenting win, and pragmatic sketching.
#5: Mac and cheese and syrup
My update from this week includes a nonsensical meal, an uplifting 1:1, and an evening of sports.
#4: Recharging in Allentown
In my regular weekly update, I share about disappointing others, traveling with my brother, and sketching my surroundings.
#3: Show up & see
After a difficult week, I share about taking days off, presenting to executives, and thoughts on suffering.
Trying out therapy
My first experience with talk therapy was uncomfortable, awkward, and unfulfilling. I have since had fantastic experiences, but the beginning was anything but.