a soft landing space, in writing.
Essays by Leah Hunter, MAMFT, on how neurodivergent brains actually work: burnout, support that fits, nervous systems, connection, and the SOLA Framework. The ones that carry the most weight live here in full; every essay is on Substack, free.
- October 27, 2026
You Don’t Have to Earn Rest
On recovery as repair, not reward, and on coming back slowly.
- October 20, 2026
It’s Not Just Tired
On running on empty, the cost of holding it together, and why the kind of tired you're feeling might not be the kind a nap can fix.
- October 19, 2026
So...Where Have I Been?
I’m Back (and SOLA Has Been Busy)
- August 31, 2026
Today Is the Day
- August 12, 2026
Maybe Shame Was Never Just About You
- August 11, 2026
The Nervous System Doesn’t Work Alone
The third foundation of the SOLA Framework: Connect.
- July 31, 2026
When Every Decision Becomes Fifty Decisions
The hidden cost of complexity
- July 27, 2026
Borrowed Brains
The next essay in the Support foundation of the SOLA Framework.
- July 23, 2026
Support Isn’t Cheating
The next essay in the Support foundation of the SOLA Framework.
- July 19, 2026
The Story Behind the Pattern
The next essay in the Understanding foundation of the SOLA Framework.
- July 16, 2026
The Map or the Path?
A note from the middle.
- July 13, 2026
The Autopilot We Didn’t Choose
A tool for practicing the first foundation of SOLA: Understand.
- July 12, 2026
Before We Understand, We Notice
The first foundation of the SOLA Framework.
- July 9, 2026
Why insight isn't enough
The framework that became SOLA.
- July 7, 2026
Tangled, Not Broken
Not everything gets untangled by pulling harder.
- July 4, 2026
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