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Hi there!

I'm Naomi, but you can call me Nai (they/she).

I live on the stolen land of the Yugambeh people with my non-binary child Cloud (they/them) and our puppy Fern. I am a writer, researcher and homeschool teacher. On this blog, I write about the things I love - reading, writing, growing and living. In doing so, I often draw upon my background in psychology, coaching and human rights - as well as my experience as an Autistic person. I am so glad you are here and hope you enjoy what you read!

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My 40th Year [Poem]

In my youth,       I used to always think,       that by the time I was 20,       I would be free:       Free to be who I want to be. In my youth,       I used to always think,       that by the time I was 30,       I'd be kicking goals:       Doing work helping other souls. In my youth,       I used to always think,       that by the time I…

In my youth,       I used to always think,       that by the time I was 20,       I would be free:       Free to be who I want to be. In my youth,       I used to always think,       that by the ti…

The Little Things [April 2024]

Hi there, Last month (March 2024), I wrote about the little things that were bringing me joy, and encouraged you to respond and let me know what little things you were loving right now too. Here is …

You inspire me

You inspire me  to lounge under the trees;  to pause and appreciate the gentle breeze;  to practice presence and simply be;  thank you for unintentionally helping me see. [Initially posted on Insta…

The Every Body Book [Book Review]

One of the perks of homeschooling is you get to choose what books and resources you use to educate your child. As the mother of a non-binary, Autistic and ADHD child, this allows me to choose resou…

Moving in Nature

Studies have found that spending time in nature has a positive impact on emotional, cognitive and physical health (1-2) .  I've certainly been observing this in action of late because if I haven’…

Unusual is Beautiful

What others find UNUSUAL about you, I find utterly BEAUTIFUL & AWE-INSPIRING. [Initially posted on Instagram . Image taken by Naomi in Yarrabilba on the land of the Yugambeh people. ]

The Little Things [March 2024]

Hi there, I hope you are having a wonderful week so far. I have been slowly recovering from my first round of COVID, that then triggered a flare up of my back issues. I’m feeling a lot better now, wi…

xo, Nai