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Updated: December 9th, 2023.

Jan 26, 2021

Meet Your New Favorite Author: Matt Lillywhite

Jan 26, 2021

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Being A Digital Nomad Gave Me Less Freedom, Not More

I thought working remotely would set me free. But the real cost was feeling more alone than ever.

13h ago

A man in his mid 20s wearing a white sweather and blue jeans. He’s sitting on the floor against a couch. He’s resting a MacBook against his lap. He has black hair and glassses. On the right-hand side of the frame is a window.

13h ago

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Invisible Illness

I’m Not Broken. Just Misunderstood

The problem isn’t my dyspraxia. It’s a society that doesn’t understand what it’s like to live with a hidden disability.

2d ago

A young boy around 9 or 10 years old. He has brown hair and a small fringe. He’s smiling and sitting against a blue wall. He’s holding a stuffed animal of a meerkat. His cheeks are a little rosy, and is also wearing a grey sweater.

2d ago

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You’re Not Lazy. You’re Just Exhausted

For years, I felt overwhelmed and thought I was lazy. But what I really needed was permission to rest without guilt.

5d ago

A man with black hair and glasses. He’s wearing a black jacket and standing next to a lake surrounded by trees. The sky is grey and he has a stoic facial expression.

5d ago

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The World Wasn’t Built For People Like Me

I’ve lived with dyspraxia my whole life, but the real struggle has been a system that refuses to change.

Jun 11

The author as a child clinging onto a tree branch. He’s wearing a red sweater, has brown hair, and is smiling at the camera. In the background, lots of tree branches and green leaves are visible.

Jun 11

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Travel Memoirs

Norway Taught Me the Secret to a Life Well Lived

The fjords were stunning — but the real gift was seeing my ordinary life with new eyes

Jun 7

A large cruise ship docked next to the Norwegian town of Alesund. To the right of the image are hundreds of multi-colored buildings. The cruise ship is in a semi-circular bay and mountains are visible in the background.

Jun 7

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If You Believe Book Bans Don’t Hurt Kids, Think Again

I found comfort in books that made me feel seen. Then, those stories were branded dangerous.

Jun 3

A child around ten years old reading “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid.” He is sitting on a black sofa with a cream-colored wall behind him. He’s wearing a grey hoodie and red jacket. He has brown hair.

Jun 3

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Being a Digital Nomad Came With A Price I Wasn’t Ready To Pay

I thought being able to work remotely would set me free. Instead, I felt more trapped than ever.

May 27

A man with long black hair looking straight at the camera. He is wearing a white shirt and a black backpack. Behind him are signs in chinese hanging from tall buildings.

May 27

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Neurodivergent Kids Aren’t The Problem In Schools

The real issue is that students with special needs aren’t getting the support they need to succeed. And I was one of them.

May 9

A young boy around 10 years old. He has a red t-shirt and a blue cap with a sun guard protecting his neck. He is looking at the camera and smiling. People are in the background admiring a lake, and the boy is surrounded by trees.

May 9

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They Said I Was Lazy. Turns Out, I Had A Learning Disability

A diagnosis of dyspraxia shaped my childhood. And the system failed me every step of the way.

May 1

The author as a young child. Approximately 10 years old. He has short, brown hair and the right half of his face is in shadow. He has a smile with pursed lips. He’s wearing a red and brown jacket. In the background is a small hill of grass, tall trees, and a blue sky.

May 1

Matt Lillywhite

Matt Lillywhite

I write to inspire, entertain, and avoid doing laundry. Substack: https://mattlillywhite.substack.com/subscribe

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