Chelsea Delaney
Bio
Life is weird, write about it, paint about it, dance about it, and sing about it too. Use every language in your arsenal to sculpt the world you want to live in. Writer, educator, artist, and creative midwife--this is what I do.
Stories (20/0)
Dear Neurotypical II
Dear Neurotypical, You had some GREAT questions about Part I! Yes, I have strong emotions when it comes to a lot of things, but I ESPECIALLY LOVE great questions! To have someone come towards me with interest, when I spend so much time going to them, is a surprise and a joy. I didn't realize I'd left so much out of Part I, and so let's get to what I forgot.
By Chelsea Delaney3 years ago in Psyche
Dear Neurotypical
I had never said it out loud before. Sitting there with my NT friend, it just popped out. He complimented me on some piece of original thinking and I replied, "Yup, it's great to be me when it's not terrifying." With no prompting, I went on to talk about the internal challenges of being neurodiverse, the every day confusion of living so far from the box. I talked in torrents, without considering where or how my words fell, as if a dam had broken.
By Chelsea Delaney3 years ago in Psyche
Handy: A Total Waste of Time and Money
This article is for two types of people. The first, like me, are severely challenged in the housekeeping department. It still boggles my mind that after I dust, I have to dust again a week later. Why? I already did it. These folks will be desperate enough at one point to see the introductory rate for the first cleaning as it scrolls by them on social media and think, "Sure, why not."The second type are those who don't read the fine print before signing. We just click 'I agree' and hope for the best. Most of the time, we get lucky, other times we sign up for Handy.
By Chelsea Delaney3 years ago in Lifehack
Kiddulting: Exploring the Spirit of Play for Adults
As someone who works with children, I see some variant of this conversation on a regular basis: Kid: (holding up a stuffed bear, speaking in the bear's voice) Well hullo there Mommy, how was your day today? I had some honey from a big, big tree.
By Chelsea Delaney3 years ago in Families
Preserving Children's Mental Health During Distance Learning
As a veteran teacher turned nanny, I have a unique view into distance learning. I understand the ins and outs of a teachers world that are often incomprehensible to parents, I have sat by frustrated children for countless hours of distance learning, and I have coached parents with frazzled nerves who are doing their absolute best. "Distance learning is better than nothing," is no longer a redemptive silver lining for parents or teachers who have had countless breakdowns at this point. In short, it sucks.
By Chelsea Delaney3 years ago in Education
When the Growing is Easy
Today, my pandemic porch garden finally sprouted. To be fair, it's not so much a garden as it is a thin layer of dirt mixed with rocks mixed with the discarded bottle caps of residents past. Scratch down half an inch and you'll find concrete. It's an unfortunate bald spot on the front porch of my apartment.
By Chelsea Delaney3 years ago in Journal