The Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations: When Helping Holds People Back
The thing is, harm doesn’t always come from loud, aggressive stigma or discrimination. Sometimes it slips in quietly - through all the tiny decisions made "for someone’s own good" - and slowly strips people of opportunity, confidence, and dignity.
My Time in Madison: A Reflection on Social Justice and Self-Care
To fully show up for social justice, we must commit to ongoing self-care, and that includes allowing ourselves to be cared for by others. This work is a collective effort, not a solo mission.
Provider Spotlight: Brynn Grover
She has a strong connection to our community - you can find her crafting it up with the kiddos at the Cool Kids Club at the Community Table or moonlighting as her alter-ego, Neverbee…
Navigating the Workplace as an Autistic Adult
I spent the first decade of my career "well-masked." That means I learned to hide my autistic traits, suppressing behaviors and reactions that felt natural to me but might seem "off" to others.
PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT: Karsten Ness
Karsten has been a Peer Mentor with At The Roots for a short time, but his laid-back energy and ability to roll with the punches immediately made him a natural fit…
How My Friendships Have Impacted My Mental Health
as someone who lives with mental health challenges, good friends are like a cheat code in the game of life…
Surviving the Season: Managing Grief During the Holidays
Grief doesn’t go away; it becomes part of you. But there are ways to navigate it, especially during such an emotionally charged time…
PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT: Derrick Pulvermacher
Derrick is one of our OG providers and regularly amazes us with the amount of time and energy he spends providing support while still maintaining his zen…
Personal Story: Choosing Gratitude
This is a quote printed on a piece of wood with a worn image of a sunset shimmering off the water that is hanging on my office wall. Daily, this simple little square reminds me to slow down and not wish away the days…
PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT: Jaz Duncan
Jaz is one of our more elusive providers. Because of his busy schedule, we don’t see him around very much, but he’s always behind the scenes effortlessly doing amazing things…