Heya, reader! Hope you had a good month!

Man, February went super fast, or is it just me...? Anyway, this month was a whirlwind. I've been getting used to my new anxiety medication, as well as other methods of self-care and self-regulation. Stimming's been a real lifesaver and I'm so glad I can do it freely around family members.

Oh, and speaking of family members... a friend of the family is now staying with us- for probably the next half year or so! It's been... rather... difficult to get used to having someone else in the house, especially when I don't know how my autistic tendencies will make him react/think of me differently. Thankfully, my routine hasn't been altered too much in the meantime, but it's still a lot to deal with, I won't lie. I have to mask a bit more around him, but at least I'm TRYING to make it work!

Been dealing with a massive amount of... well, what I can only decipher as executive dysfunction because I WANT to draw, but for the last two or so weeks, I've struggled to get anything done. It's not artblock, I know that! My only conclusion is executive dysfunction, and another sign that I might have ADHD to handle as well as the possible autism.

Speaking of autism! (man, I'm so great with segues today!) I still haven't been able to schedule a face-to-face assessment with the specialist my therapist recommended to me. Literally a week ago, they emailed saying that they'd call me (even though I've stated MULTIPLE times that I prefer emails/text over phone calls) once my insurance was approved and accepted. It's been a week and nothing! If I don't hear something by the end of this week, I might attempt communication again, and if nothing then I'll have to talk to my therapist about it. She'll know how to help, I'm sure. I just can't tell ya who's fault for the delay this all is... is it the specialist? Or is my insurance company dragging its metaphorical feet? I suppose I just have to be patient, but it's been so frustrating. Every time I try to explain my "weird actions/reactions" to my Dad, he still remains skeptic that I'm autistic. And I want that to stop. It's not an excuse, and never will be. It shouldn't be seen as one.

Wow, what a long tangent... I think. You guys reading (if you even exist) are here for the book stuff! Which I have no news for yet again 'cause, if it wasn't obvious yet, I have enough distractions and struggles that I can't find the time to draw, let alone WRITE. And for that I apologize. I wish I had a better reason/excuse/explanation.

Anyway, I'll see you all next month for some (hopefully) good news! In the meantime, though, please keep spreading the word about my book! <3 Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out on any future updates (which includes these blogposts)! Thanks for reading, everyone! Stay safe and stay awesome! <3

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Rachel Joy