Mastering Emotional Responses with the S³ Protocol

The Scene–Signal–Step Protocol (S³) Tagline: Translate social pressure into one clean move. What this tool is The Scene–Signal–Step Protocol is a social-psych “translator.” When I feel spun up by people, systems, or uncertainty, this tool helps me separate what happened from what I think it means, identify the type of threat my brain is reacting … Continue reading Mastering Emotional Responses with the S³ Protocol

Grand Resets & Pivot Points (Part 2)

Rebuilding the Timeline When Memory Is Chunky Oh, Standing on the ledge, rebuilding from the rubble. This is me continuing the “grand resets / pivot points” thread from yesterday — but this time I’m trying to do something more practical: put scattered memories into a timeline, even when the details are sketchy. I’ve got gaps. … Continue reading Grand Resets & Pivot Points (Part 2)

Grand Resets: The Pivot Points That Built Me

Hey, and welcome back to Standing on the Ledge. We’re doing another post today—one that’s less about “what happened this week” and more about who I am, and how I got built this way. I started Standing on the Ledge because of a recent collapse: the loss of a contract on December 15, 2025. That … Continue reading Grand Resets: The Pivot Points That Built Me

Shared Responsibilities: Unpacking Household Dynamics

The Elephant in the Room: “Grumpy,” or Finally Done Carrying It Alone? Hey, welcome back to Standing on the Ledge, Rebuilding from the Rubble. Our story continues. Today I’m talking about the elephant in the room. Lately, I’ve been accused of being grumpy. Maybe I am. Or maybe I’m just fed up. Maybe I’m tired … Continue reading Shared Responsibilities: Unpacking Household Dynamics

Navigating Impostor Feelings: A Guide to Self-Advocacy

Morning Ritual: Moonchild, Fir, and a Spread About Fairness, Solitude, and a Turning Point (Jan 28, 2026) Hello and welcome back to Standing on the Ledge. Morning ritual time: coffee, meds, a quiet check-in, and then my daily horoscope + tarot reading tied into the work I’m doing right now. Today’s Horoscope (Cancer / “Moonchild”) … Continue reading Navigating Impostor Feelings: A Guide to Self-Advocacy

The Importance of Warm Starts in Everyday Tasks

Active Avoidance, “Warm Starts,” and the Discipline of Not Hitting Send Hey, and welcome back to Standing on the Ledge, Rebuilding from the Rubble. Our story continues. Today’s entry is a small one, but it’s an honest one: the difference between knowing the tools and actually using them.1 The Driveway Got Done (In Chunks, Like … Continue reading The Importance of Warm Starts in Everyday Tasks