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Amy Knott Parrish

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If you want to understand how I think, what I believe, or the questions I'm interested in, start here.

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Halftone collage of a woman's face, raised hand, pointing hand, hearts, and autumn leaves on a sepia background.

Taking Time Off

Astronaut climbing a tall metal ladder on a teal concrete structure, against a muted pink sky. Solitary and minimalist scene.

Astronaut climbing a tall metal ladder on a teal concrete structure, against a muted pink sky. Solitary and minimalist scene.

Getting Closer Close Enough: Understanding Boundaries

Full moon over a serene landscape with mountains, trees, and a house. The sky is pink and blue, creating a peaceful, dreamy mood.

Full moon over a serene landscape with mountains, trees, and a house. The sky is pink and blue, creating a peaceful, dreamy mood.

Learning to Be with Fear

Astronaut floating on calm ocean at sunset with a pastel sky. The mood is peaceful with deep blue water and distant shoreline.

Astronaut floating on calm ocean at sunset with a pastel sky. The mood is peaceful with deep blue water and distant shoreline.

Embracing My Inner Authority: A Journey of Self-Discovery

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A globe with an astronaut helmet sits in a field under a starry sky, with a bird flying above and vibrant pink lines crossing the scene.

things in no particular order

Diagnosis is Recognizing

Diagnosis is Recognizing

Diagnosis is Recognizing

Hummingbird with iridescent feathers flies against a vibrant backdrop of red and beige swirls. Silhouettes of graduates toss hats below. Text: ask for help.

Hummingbird with iridescent feathers flies against a vibrant backdrop of red and beige swirls. Silhouettes of graduates toss hats below. Text: ask for help.

Smart enough to know better

Why Can't I Just

Why Can't I Just

Why Can't I Just

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Astronaut in a suit surrounded by floating fish and orange flowers on a teal background, creating a surreal, dreamlike scene.

I am not too much.

Learning Body Language

Learning Body Language

Learning Body Language

statue heads staring at a stick figure

statue heads staring at a stick figure

What other people might think

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several megaphones on a bright purple background

The Back and Forth in my Brain- ND inner dialogue

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a pool surrounded by a fence and lots of doorways

Getting out of the trauma pool

a plastic dinosaur that has "gurp" written on it facedown on the pavement by a mossy wooden post

a plastic dinosaur that has "gurp" written on it facedown on the pavement by a mossy wooden post

breaking rules

A bright background with a picture of pink wishbones and pink wishbones turned to look like a backbone

A bright background with a picture of pink wishbones and pink wishbones turned to look like a backbone

A love letter to my sobriety: to my wishbone and my backbone (and to me)

Self Talk is a Conversation

Self Talk is a Conversation

Self Talk is a Conversation

Addiction and Neurodiversity

Addiction and Neurodiversity

Addiction and Neurodiversity

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