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From Gemmology to Psychotherapy: A Story About Two Very Different Careers… That Turned Out Not So Different After All
If you had met me in my twenties, you would never have guessed I’d end up as a psychotherapist. At the time, I was far more interested in diamonds than diagnoses, inclusions than intrusive thoughts, and refraction patterns than reframing exercises. For 15 years, I lived and breathed gemmology.I even taught at the Gemological Institute…
A Warning About Smart Reserve Holdings and Alpha Trend Capital – Updated
I feel compelled to share my experience with Smart Reserve Holdings and Alpha Trend Capital, because I believe others deserve to be warned before engaging with these companies. On Aug 6, 2025, I saw an advertisement on Associated Press (APNews.com) of a Canadian talking about his experience with AI Trading through Alpha Trend Capital. When…
A Rant: Rejection Sensitivity, ADHD, and the Temptation to Overstate
Several years ago, I hosted a small dinner party—just three guests, good wine, delicious food, and stimulating conversation. As the evening wore on, the talk turned to communal gardening. The guests became increasingly animated about the idea of building a shared garden, something they could tend together and enjoy the fruits of, quite literally. I…
Interesting Books
Interesting ADHD Books
A Taylor'd Life 