Hi and welcome to Chalk & Change!

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I’m a special education teacher with a deep belief that emotional regulation, compassion, and care don’t stop at the classroom door. After years of supporting children with diverse needs, I began to notice something important: many adults are just as dysregulated, exhausted, and overwhelmed—we’ve just learned how to hide it better.

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Chalk & Change is a space where I explore holistic wellness through a nervous-system-aware lens. Here, I share reflections on emotional regulation, gentle routines, rest, and what it looks like to live well without hustle or perfection—especially as a neurodivergent adult.

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This blog isn’t about fixing yourself or doing more. It’s about listening, softening, and creating a life that feels supportive rather than demanding. I’m learning right alongside you, and everything shared here is rooted in lived experience, curiosity, and care.

 

You’re welcome here exactly as you are.

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With heart,
Samm