Liberation in Progress: Navigating Internalized Oppression a 6 Part Series

Challenging Deficit Thinking: Rewriting the Story of You

Welcome to Liberation in Progress: Navigating Internalized Oppression, a 6-part series exploring the ways we can identify, challenge, and heal from the internalized narratives that keep us small. Over the course of these articles, we’ll uncover the roots of deficit thinking, reconnect with our authentic selves, and discover practices that empower us to rewrite the stories we’ve been told about who we are. Together, we’ll navigate the ongoing process of liberation—because it’s not just a destination; it’s a journey we take, one step at a time.

From Deficit to Wholeness

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Why can’t I just be normal?” If you have, you’re not alone—and this series is for you.

When I was first diagnosed as autistic, the world didn’t suddenly make sense, but it did tilt slightly, like a camera lens shifting focus. Finally, I had a name for the way I moved through the world—but with that name came a flood of narratives I wasn’t prepared for.

Social media and society at larg…