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Advocating Autonomy

Pauline Harley

Writing and visual work shaped by transition, autonomy, and lived experience.

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The Intelligent Child Who Was Always Just Scraping By

Advocating Autonomy, 2026

Four years ago, on 4 November 2022, I graduated with my Master’s in Strategic Health and Wellbeing Leadership.

Looking at this photograph, I still think: Go me.

I nearly talked myself out of the Master’s...

3 days ago
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Sometimes, Self-Regulation Is Simply Knowing When to Leave the Room

Today, I woke up exhausted.

I'd spent a lovely evening with family last night, had two drinks, enjoyed the company, and woke up this morning feeling as though I'd been hit by a bus.

We're in Donegal for a family gathering to mark the anni...

7 days ago
6

AI Isn't My Therapist, My Friend or My Greatest Supporter. And That's a Boundary Worth Keeping.

I've also recorded an audio version of the article using my own voice. It's me speaking, not an AI-generated voice. There are a few natural imperfections, and I'm quite happy to leave them there.

Following World Mental Health Day, I’ve bee...

a month ago
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Wonder Does Not Always Lead to Wonderful

Advocating Autonomy, 2026

The grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

Sometimes it is.

I was standing barefoot in my garden this morning, thinking about that.

I’ve been reading Francesco Dimitri on wonder and thinking about wonder...

2 months ago
2

She Asked First

Robbie

A little girl asked permission to pet my dog yesterday.

“Excuse me, can I pet your dog?”

I loved that she asked.

He's an older rescue, and although he's very placid and seems comfortable around children, I'm careful about who int...

2 months ago
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    Independent writing exploring autonomy, identity, neurodivergence, grief, ageing, work and life transitions. Reflections shaped by lived experience, critical inquiry and the ongoing process of recalibration.

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