Writing
Through the FOG

(Fear. Obligation. Guilt.)

When your world is full of FOG, the hardest thing to find is clarity. Your mind loops. Your chest tightens. Your sense of self starts to dissolve.

In neurodiverse relationships, FOG can show up in subtle ways—self-doubt, silence, hyper-vigilance. You second-guess everything. You feel responsible for holding it all together.

But writing through FOG isn’t about clarity right away. It’s about naming what’s happening in real time. It’s about making space for your nervous system to breathe and your body to catch up to your heart.

Writing Prompts:

  • Where am I feeling unclear, anxious, or overwhelmed right now?

  • What am I afraid might happen if I say how I really feel?

  • What obligations am I carrying that might not be mine?

  • Where has guilt shaped my decisions more than love or truth?

  • When did I last feel peace? What helped me get there?

Optional Reflection Space:

You don’t need to have answers—only a willingness to be honest.

If the fog feels too thick, start with what you do know:

“I don’t know what to do, but I know I feel…”

“I don’t know how to fix this, but I know I deserve…”