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🧠My latest 'Beyond the Balcony' challenges how we use the word 'lazy'.

I look at AuDHD, burnout, rest, and the need for empathy and understanding.


#RestIsNotLazy #AuDHD #NeurodivergentWriter #ADHD #MentalHealth #Autism
Removing 'Lazy' from My Vocabulary
An essay on why the word “lazy” does more harm than good, especially for neurodivergent people.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Starting 2026 without resolutions and with a statement instead:

Done is better than perfect.

My latest 'Beyond the Balcony' explores creativity, AuDHD, rejection, burnout, and learning to work with my brain instead of against it.

#Autism #AuDHD #ADHD #NeurodivergentWriter #NewYearGoals
The Statement of 2026: 'Done is Better Than Perfect'
Why “done is better than perfect” is my guiding statement for 2026—an AuDHD-friendly approach to creativity, rejection, burnout, and patience.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:34 PM
In the latest 'Life on the Balcony' newsletter, I reveal why I am ditching New Year's Resolutions. I also share my (very flexible) plans for a future paid tier.

If the piece resonates, then please consider subscribing. 💙
Looking on the Balcony Towards 2026
The Year Ahead Won’t Be Perfect, But It Still Can Be Magical
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December 31, 2025 at 9:56 PM
My latest 'Beyond the Balcony' reveals the most popular articles, top searches, downloaded episodes, newsletter hits, and other fun stats of 2025.

Thank you for reading my work in 2025, and excited for an even better 2026!
The Most Popular Beyond the Balcony Articles and Other Fun Stats of 2025
www.beyondbalcony.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
My latest 'Life on the Balcony' is a deeply personal essay exploring when AuDHD can feel disabling.

If you’re exploring neurodivergence or trying to understand someone you love, I hope this helps.
#AuDHD #AutismAwareness #NeurodivergentWriter #ADHD #MentalHealth
When AuDHD Feels Like a Disability
Being Neurodivergent Can Be Wonderful and Sometimes Brutally Hard
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December 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Boxing Day means more to us than sales, because it’s our son Everett’s birthday.

I can’t believe he’s 14 already. I shared a few heartfelt thoughts about him today, along with photos from over the years. ❤️
14 Years of Being a Proud Dad
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December 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🎄 I’m offering limited spots for fully custom Letters from Santa and original Christmas stories, written from scratch.

My latest blog post includes a full Santa letter sample, so readers know what to expect.✨

#SantaLetters #ChristmasWriting #IndieWriters #Parents #HolidayTraditions
Offering Some Imaginative and Jolly Last-Minute Christmas Spirit
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December 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Small but important update: I refreshed my 'About Me' page and finally added a 'Hire Me' page to 'Beyond the Balcony'.

I’m currently available for holiday rush work or writing you’d like ready for a New Year launch.

#FreelanceWriter #Writing #WriterForHire #CreativeWork
Thrilling News: Updated “About Me” Page and a New “Hire Me” Page
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December 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🎄 Last-minute Christmas gift idea!

🎅 Santa Letters: $30/$50
✨ Custome Stories: $75/$150/$300 (Ultimate: PDF + audio)

📩 DM or email: christopher.d.spicer @ gmail.com
Under $100 → full upfront | $100+ → 50% upfront, 50% on delivery

#ChristmasGifts #SantaLetters #CustomStories #PersonalizedGift
December 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
My latest 'Life on the Balcony' dives into how 'Wicked' is one of the best depictions of the outsider, embracing being yourself far better than many classic Hollywood movies I grew up with.

#Wicked #WickedForGood #FilmDiscussion #MovieMusicals #OutsiderStories #PopCulture
‘Wicked’ and ‘Wicked For Good’ Correct Hollywood’s “Fixing the Outsider” Problem
Why Movies Keep Telling Awkward People They Need to Change, and How ‘Wicked’ Breaks the Mold
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December 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I’m gearing up to return to reviewing movies again, and to celebrate, I’ve put together a 2026 movie preview.

I’ve been totally out of the loop, which means descriptions are entirely made-up.

#Movies #FilmCommunity #2026Movies #BeyondTheBalcony #PopCulture #FilmTalk #IndieWriter #Humor #BskyMovies
Completely Ill-Informed and Likely False Movie Descriptions for 2026 Movies
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December 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Million views on my site in September.

But none turned to subscribers or became deeply engaged.

Drags up feelings from childhood, able to get a laugh, but always feeling disconnected.

Connection doesn't always happen for me.

But when it does, it’s magic.
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Childhood me: hitting the reset button on every video game.

Adult me: learning life has no reset button.

Neurodivergence explains a lot, but embracing the messy moments is still the real win.

I explore it in my latest 'Life on the Balcony'.

#ADHD #Autism #Neurodivergence #NoResetButton
Life Doesn’t Have a Reset Button
But Boy, Oh Boy, Did I Keep Pushing It Anyway
spicedawg.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Are you annoyed when movie descriptions seem to spoil the whole story?

I’m here to fix that with some misleading but accurate movie descriptions. Now up on 'Beyond the Balcony'.

#Film #Movies #MovieHumor #PopCulture #Writing #BeyondTheBalcony #FilmCommunity #IndieWriter #MovieFans
Why Yes, It is Even More Misleading But Accurate Descriptions of Popular Movies
Misleading but accurate descriptions of famous movies—from Frozen to Logan—fun, clever, and guaranteed to make you rethink every plot twist.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
“What have you done today?”

The question sends me back to the classroom, where a teacher is staring at my unfinished page, radiating annoyance and shame.

I unpack the weight of that question in my latest 'Beyond the Balcony' post.

#Neurodivergent #ADHD #AuDHD #MentalHealth #InvisibleWork
What Have You Done Today?
Exploring how ADHD, overwhelm, and perfectionism shape productivity, and why invisible effort still counts as real accomplishment.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
My latest 'Beyond the Bacony' explores how high-masking autistics are too often labeled instead of supported.

We all need more understanding and less judgment, especially for invisible struggles.

#ActuallyAutistic #HighMaskingAutistic #Neurodiversity #InvisibleChallenges #MentalHealth
The Unseen Struggle is Still a Struggle
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November 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I never stop feeling.

Textures. Emotions. Relationships. Moments.

My new poem on 'Beyond the Balcony' captures them all. Maybe it’ll stir something in you, too.

#Poetry #CreativeWriting #Emotions #BeyondTheBalcony #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity
Feelings
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November 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
To celebrate my birthday, I shared 48 things I love; one for each of my years on this planet. 💙

Read it on Beyond the Balcony!

#BirthdayPost #BeyondTheBalcony #WritingCommunity #PopCulture #Gratitude #CreativeLife #NeurodivergentJoy
48 Things I Love
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November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
My latest 'Life on the Balcony' explores the often hidden struggles of being autistic and ADHD. A reminder: low support doesn’t mean no support.

If it resonates, please consider subscribing.

#Autism #ADHD #Neurodivergence #MentalHealth #LifeOnTheBalcony
‘Low Support’ Not ‘No Support’: The Sometimes Invisible Struggle
Why Yes, I’m Writing About My AuDHD Instead of Movies or Pop Culture… Again
spicedawg.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I finally got to review a horror movie for The Video Librarian! 🎥👻

Check out my thoughts on the supernatural found footage feature, 'What Happened to Dorothy Bell?'

#HorrorMovies #FoundFootage #IndieHorror #FilmReview #MovieReview #ScaryMovies #IndependentFilm #MediaLiteracy #VideoLibrarian
What Happened to Dorothy Bell?
The fading of the found footage craze makes What Happened to Dorothy Bell? stand out amid the sea of supernatural indie horror in 2025.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
'I’m Autistic, Now What?' video perfectly captured so many ADHD realities; it inspired my latest Beyond the Balcony post, where I look at 10 daily ADHD habits and how they show up in my life.

#ADHD #AuDHD #Neurodivergent #ADHDLife #Neurodiversity #ADHDAwareness #AutismAcceptance #BeyondTheBalcony
"Why Is This So Easy for Everyone Else?": 10 ADHD and Autism Habits That Shape My Everyday Life
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November 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
After years of autistic burnout, I’m rebuilding my career. But a collection agency is chasing me for $1,840, and I don’t have it right now.

If my work has ever connected, please consider supporting me:

PayPal: paypal.me/ChristopherDSpicer
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/christopherdspicer
Pay Christopher Spicer using PayPal.Me
Go to paypal.me/ChristopherDSpicer and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
My latest 'Life on the Balcony' is a deeply personal poetic look at what it feels like to live decades high-masking autism and ADHD.

If you’ve ever worn a mask just to belong, this one’s for you. I leave my heart in this one, so it would mean a lot if you'd read it.
The Mask I Wore; The Pain I Hid
A Poetic Look at Life Undiagnosed with Autism & ADHD
spicedawg.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
My latest 'Beyond the Balcony' post declares the arrival of ads. I explain my decision and the importance of valuing our work as creators. It's believing my stories, and the weird pop culture rabbit holes have worth.

#WritingCommunity #NeurodivergentWriter #BeyondTheBalcony
Hey Look! Ads!
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November 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
⚾In my latest 'Life on the Balcony', I explore what the Blue Jays taught me about perseverance, rejection, and hope, and how those lessons shape my own creative journey.💙

#BlueJays #WritingLife #Perseverance #Creativity #LifeOnTheBalcony
When Heartbreak, Losing, and Rejection Is a Win
Also: Wasn’t November Supposed to Be the Paid Tier Launch?
spicedawg.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM