Mental Health
Hello! I’m Elizabeth (she/they). I find joy in sharing my experiences with mental health and having autism.
Parenthood
I’m a stay-at-home twin parent. I’m continuously growing and learning for my children. Writing helps me reflect on my experiences, feel less isolated as a parent, and share what I’ve learned along the way.
House Spouse
I’m a spouse that works from the house. From creating to advocacy, my home is my primary workspace. And I live on a rural farm, so it gets interesting. And I have some fascinating adventures and hobbies… so its nice to have a safe place to write about it all.
What I’ve been writing lately
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My Mental Health Survival Kit
I’m living with Bipolar Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and it causes a lot of unpredictability in my daily life. My goal is to lead a functional life; one that is unburdened by compulsions and anxiety. My “Mental Health Survival Kit” helps me overcome the unpredictability that mental illness can cause. What is A Mental Read more
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Not Alone Series: The Calculating Mind
An Interview With Anja Burcak: The Calculating Mind This post is part of the Uncustomary Housewife’s Not Alone Series. This series features individuals who have been impacted by mental illness. Each individual featured on this series has a valuable mental health story to tell. I hope that people will read these stories, find strength in them, and realize Read more
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Not Alone Series: Introduction and Questions
The Uncustomary Housewife’s “Not Alone Series” Do you have a mental health story to tell? I want to help you tell it. Why I Started the “Not Alone Series”: I recently started writing about my journey with Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Anxiety. Since then, I’ve received a tremendous amount of messages from individuals that Read more
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Steak and Sesame Noodles
This meal is absolutely delicious, and super convenient for a busy lifestyle. It can be served two ways; (1) Make Ahead Meal, served cold: This is the way this dish is meant to served, and it’s my favorite way to eat it. You prepare it, then leave it in the refrigerator for hours (or even Read more
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Healthier Pork Chops and Gravy
Can you imagine Crispy Pork Chops and Gravy for under 335 calories? It sounds too good to be true. But it’s true. Prep Time: 10 Minutes / Cook Time: 25 Minutes / Serves: 4 / Calories: 334 / Fat: 18g / Carbohydrate: 14g / Fiber: 1g / Protein: 33g / Suggested Serving Size: 1 Pork Chop Read more
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What Ryan Reynolds Means to Me: Maximum Anxiety Effort
During the winter of 2016 I was an absolute train wreck. I was coping with the aftershock of a nervous breakdown, and working overtime to make sure no one knew about it. I had created an invisibility cloak for myself; a cloak fashioned from red wine, junk food, and an incalculable amount of days spent Read more