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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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Special Education Is in Crisis, But Do You Know What That Means?

When funding disappears, students with hidden disabilities like mine suffer most.

Jul 2

A child around 10 years old sitting in a classroom. He’s holding a pencil and is wearing glasses. He’s got his elbow on the table, and resting his chin on his palm. He’s got a green textbook in front of him and is wearing a white and blue t-shirt.

Jul 2

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Why Do I Have to Keep Proving I’m Disabled?

Living with a hidden disability means constantly explaining, justifying, and defending what others can’t see.

Jun 26

A young boy around 7 years old wearing a blue sun hat that covers his head and neck. He’s slightly smiling. His eyes are squinted. And he’s looking directly towards the camera. He’s got a black and white t-shirt. Behind him, there is a cliff on the left-hand size of the image. And the ocean on the right-hand side, with boats in the background.

Jun 26

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Invisible Illness

I’m Not Lazy, Just Neurodivergent

I grew up with a developmental disorder called dyspraxia. But too often, my struggles were mistaken for laziness.

Jun 19

A man in his mid 20s wearing a white sweather and blue jeans. He’s sitting on a chair. He’s resting a MacBook against a glass table. He has black hair and glasses. Behind him is a window and several skyscrapers.

Jun 19

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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.

Jun 18

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.

Jun 18

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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.

Jun 16

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.

Jun 16

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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.

Jun 13

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.

Jun 13

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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

Matt Lillywhite

Matt Lillywhite

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

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