Jess on the Spectrum - Invidious

Jess on the Spectrum

For as long as I can remember, I've always felt very different from everyone around me and struggled to fit in with schoolmates, friends, work colleagues, and even my family. After a lifetime of not fitting in and not knowing why, at 38 years old I was diagnosed with autism. After my diagnosis I realized I had been trying to be someone that I was never meant to be.

Since then, I have been working on creating a more intentional life that supports my needs as an autistic person. I’ve been creating a life designed to bring me peace while finally discovering my authentic self. By telling my story through this channel I hope to inspire others to live a life that is authentic and brings them joy and a sense of healing.

Please subscribe and find out how you too can live an authentic life that is filled with joy.

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Love and lumos,

Jessica

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29:43

Quilting Vlog (come along as I make my very first quilt)

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Shared 2 days ago

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12:20

Solo Bookish Date-local bookstore, fabrics, hiking and a day of reading

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Shared 2 weeks ago

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20:16

March Reads-everything I read in March

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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29:24

17 Common Traits of Autism in Women & Girls

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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21:11

Spend an analog with me (no phones, sewing, hiking, reading & Studio Ghibli)

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Shared 1 month ago

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15:38

Cozy Bookish Solo Date in McMinnville Oregon

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Shared 1 month ago

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20:49

February Book Review: my best month of reading yet

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Shared 1 month ago

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10:47

Cozy Home Décor Projects (Dishwasher skirt, diy lamp shade cover, colorful picture frames, etc)

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Shared 1 month ago

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11:20

January reading wrap up (cozy fantasy & sci-fi books)

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Shared 2 months ago

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11:51

The Perfect Winter Weekend in Bend, Oregon

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Shared 2 months ago

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18:55

A very slow start to January 2026

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Shared 3 months ago

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11:46

Christmas in a yurt on the Oregon coast

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Shared 3 months ago

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10:33

Lost in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness

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Shared 4 months ago

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29:54

Cozy Season Reading Vlog (Bookish crafts, birthday book haul & book reviews)

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Shared 4 months ago

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10:29

40th Birthday Vlog (Birthday Reflections & Celebrations)

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Shared 5 months ago

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8:36

Autumn Day Trip to Oregon's Larch Trail

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Shared 5 months ago

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19:45

October Reading Vlog: Everything I read the month of October

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Shared 5 months ago

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8:35

Autumn Day Trip to Portland, Oregon (Rose Garden, Hoyt Arboretum & a Pumpkin Patch)

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Shared 6 months ago

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11:42

An autumn day on the Oregon coast (Devil's Punch Bowl, Depoe Bay, Agate Beach)

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Shared 6 months ago

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13:18

Oregon's Enchanted Forest Theme Park

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Shared 6 months ago

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9:00

Autumn Reset (Cleaning, Food Prep, & Errands)

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Shared 6 months ago

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13:28

September Reading Wrap Up (Cozy, magical, & fantasy reads)

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Shared 6 months ago

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17:14

Fall roadtrip to Idaho (books, thrifting and nature)

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Shared 7 months ago

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14:49

Fall Diaries: A weekend at the farmers stand, fall puzzles, home décor projects & September TBR

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Shared 7 months ago

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21:22

Decorating our apartment for fall...this did not go as planned

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Shared 7 months ago

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9:48

Our last camping trip of summer

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Shared 7 months ago

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24:56

Cozy office reset & updated tour

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Shared 8 months ago

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16:13

24 hours on the Oregon Coast

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Shared 8 months ago

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21:45

Work struggles as an autistic person (this can't continue)...

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Shared 8 months ago

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13:51

A weekend in Sisters, Oregon (coffee shop, books, disc golf, river walks)

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Shared 8 months ago

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16:28

A weekend filled with hot springs, waterfalls & kayaking!

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Shared 8 months ago

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9:06

My (unproductive) summer morning routine as an autistic person

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Shared 9 months ago

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12:11

How I'm prioritizing time outdoors this summer

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Shared 9 months ago

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16:20

Autism Diaries: I had a meltdown and cried after my haircut!

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Shared 9 months ago

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10:51

Rained out on the Oregon Coast

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Shared 9 months ago

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13:49

Autism Diaries: a boring weekend in my life

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Shared 10 months ago

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21:01

Book Review: Everything I read in April and May

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Shared 10 months ago

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9:19

Camping & kayaking adventure on the Oregon coast

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Shared 10 months ago

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13:01

Why is life so hard sometimes?

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Shared 10 months ago

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13:38

Come spend a Saturday with me doing cozy rainy day projects

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Shared 11 months ago

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16:40

Anniversary trip at the Oregon Coast, Cannon beach

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Shared 11 months ago

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14:34

Our Minimal-ish Apartment Tour

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Shared 11 months ago

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22:05

A realistic week in my life as an autistic person

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Shared 11 months ago

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19:00

Life Updates: Our dog's passing, Spring bucket list, visit from mom & microadventures

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Shared 1 year ago

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3:07

Saying goodbye to our fourteen year old Boston terrier

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Shared 1 year ago

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24:16

How my life has changed since my autism diagnosis - one year later

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Shared 1 year ago

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29:15

Spring Book Review: Everything I've Read in January, February and March of 2025

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Shared 1 year ago

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15:13

Oregon Coast Getaway: Gleneden Beach

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Shared 1 year ago

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17:03

Why I Failed My Digital Minimalism Experiment...TWICE

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Shared 1 year ago

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26:43

Weekend Vlog: One of our first weekends in our new apartment

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Shared 1 year ago

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15:29

Moving Vlog: We moved, finally!

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Shared 1 year ago

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17:46

We're moving...or are we?

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Shared 1 year ago

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11:58

10 lessons from a year of decluttering (and two bonus lessons)

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Shared 1 year ago

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23:19

2025 Reading Goals & Favorite Books from 2024

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Shared 1 year ago

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15:24

A Slow Start to the New Year and Battling Seasonal Depression

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Shared 1 year ago

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18:12

Surviving the Holidays as an Autistic Person Part 2: Social Gatherings

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Shared 1 year ago

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Surviving the Holidays as an Autistic Person Part 1: General Things that Give Me Anxiety

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Shared 1 year ago

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29:51

Decorating our home for Christmas 2024

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Shared 1 year ago

103 views

19:08

Cozy November Catch Up

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Shared 1 year ago

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24:00

Autism & Birthdays: Exploring the ways I struggle with celebrating my birthday as an autistic person

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Shared 1 year ago

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