Bringing Visibility to Invisible Disabilities

Autism

The Painful Irony of "Inclusion" in Society

Russell Lehmann on August 6, 2024

Imagine if inclusion were a mutual effort, where everyone actively connected and valued each unique perspective.

Imagine if inclusion were a mutual effort, where everyone actively connected and valued each unique perspective.

Autism

What Exactly Is Inclusion?

Russell Lehmann on September 5, 2023

Knowing that we are being included does not necessarily equate to the feeling of being included.

Knowing that we are being included does not necessarily equate to the feeling of being included.

Autism

Yes, Autism Is a Disability

Russell Lehmann on July 31, 2023

Personal Perspective: Some prefer to think of autism as simply a different way of thinking, instead of a disability. Here's why I consider that a slippery slope.

Personal Perspective: Some prefer to think of autism as simply a different way of thinking, instead of a disability. Here's why I consider that a slippery slope.

Autism

What Does Autism Really Look Like?

Russell Lehmann on August 24, 2022

Personal Perspective: Autism is celebrated by many today as just " a different way of thinking," but what about the struggle that takes place behind these platitudes?

Personal Perspective: Autism is celebrated by many today as just " a different way of thinking," but what about the struggle that takes place behind these platitudes?

Autism

How Awareness of Our Ignorance Leads to Personal Growth

Russell Lehmann on March 9, 2022

Having difficulty finding answers to life circumstances? The path of mystery tends to lead inward.

Having difficulty finding answers to life circumstances? The path of mystery tends to lead inward.

Depression

The Benefits of Embracing Our Suffering

Russell Lehmann on December 17, 2021

Why do we tend to ignore one of the basic aspects of the human condition? And what might we be missing out on?

Why do we tend to ignore one of the basic aspects of the human condition? And what might we be missing out on?

Education

How Eastern Religions Can Benefit Your Mental Health

Russell Lehmann on September 15, 2021

Molding rigid thought patterns into a unified whole.

Molding rigid thought patterns into a unified whole.

Smoking

Meditating With Cannabis

Russell Lehmann on July 22, 2021

A Personal Perspective: How cannabis helps me understand my complex mind.

A Personal Perspective: How cannabis helps me understand my complex mind.

Autism

Why I Hate Autism Awareness Month

Russell Lehmann on March 23, 2021

People should be able to hear "autism" and think of an autistic individual as just a regular human who may need some additional supports and services.

People should be able to hear "autism" and think of an autistic individual as just a regular human who may need some additional supports and services.

Anxiety

When Invisible Disabilities and Police Collide

Russell Lehmann on February 24, 2021

When I train police and describe to them the worst of my meltdowns, I am often met with: “If I didn't know you, I would think you were high on drugs.”

When I train police and describe to them the worst of my meltdowns, I am often met with: “If I didn't know you, I would think you were high on drugs.”