Andrew J OrchardLeaving my old life behindI’m four weeks into my battle with covid and still unable to return to work. My body has been ravaged and my energy levels are…5d ago5d ago
Andrew J OrchardCovid ruined me so what’s next?Covid is still kicking my arse after 3 long and painful weeks. It’s made me re-evaluate my entire future plans because I’m unable to do…Sep 15Sep 15
Andrew J OrchardI’ll never be normal — and I really don’t want to be!The pressure to assimilate into society and do the expected things has perpetuated my mental and physical health struggles. Go to school…Aug 202Aug 202
Andrew J OrchardI hate holidaysI’m 50 years old yet I can remember the feeling of going back to school after the summer break as if it was yesterday. When I was a kid, my…Aug 142Aug 142
Andrew J OrchardI’ve reached a tipping point in my life at 50I have a tendency to hang onto things for far too long, well past the point of their usefulness. This doesn’t just apply to physical things…Jul 301Jul 301
Andrew J OrchardThe pain of losing my autistic comfort bubbleSurvival as an autistic person requires a massive amount of work. It does for me anyway. Spontaneity is a distant dream because my whole…Jul 232Jul 232
Andrew J OrchardAI is KILLING creativityI’ve been a professional artist for over 30 years, putting endless hours of work into building my skills and developing my style. Anyone…Jun 16Jun 16
Andrew J OrchardAre you on the wrong path?Have you ever wondered if you’re on completely the wrong path in life?Jun 15Jun 15
Andrew J OrchardI’ve been faking it for decadesLast week I reached the milestone age of half a century. Fifty years on this planet. Five decades of trying to figure out the instructions…Apr 291Apr 291
Andrew J OrchardThe f***ing nightmare of living with ADHDThe ups and downs of living with ADHD are exhausting. I dream of a life without drama, boring and stable, uneventful and filled with joy…Mar 25Mar 25
