In my haste to hit the ground running, it seems that I have forgotten to properly introduce myself.

👋 I’m Deedre Conkey and this (gestures broadly) is my brain 🧠 Metaphorically speaking, of course.

      Conk’s Brain is a space where joy meets vulnerability, authenticity, and a touch of pure chaos. I’m thrilled to embark on this journey with you, sharing insights, stories, and musings from the depths of my big, beautiful, neurodivergent brain.

     Picture this: a former high school English teacher with a penchant for whimsical shoes and a brain wired like a pinball machine on overdrive. After eight years of molding young minds and dodging flying paper airplanes, life threw me a curveball (or ten), leading me here, navigating a myriad of health challenges and rediscovering my passion for writing.

     Out of the ashes of lesson plans and red pens rises this wonderful mishmash of musings, anecdotes, and general weirdness. With a BS in Secondary Education and a BA in English Lit, I’m like a nerdy unicorn prancing through the land of cyberspace, spreading hope and glitter (and a sprinkle of spicy profanity) wherever I go.

     Conk’s Brain isn’t just a platform; it’s a manifestation of my relentless curiosity and insatiable thirst for knowledge. As an educator at heart,   I’m dedicated to creating a community where we can explore, learn, and grow together. This space will evolve organically as we embark on this adventure, but for now, my focus is clear: reclaiming joy amid the chaos of stress and overwhelm.

     Join me as we embrace the messiness of life, celebrating our quirks and vulnerabilities. Here, we’ll carve out space for ourselves, unapologetically owning our truth and embracing our wonderfully weird selves. Together, we’ll navigate the complexities of existence, finding solace in shared experiences and reveling in the beauty of this one wild life we’ve been gifted.

     Here’s to reclaiming joy, embracing the chaos, and being gloriously, unapologetically ourselves.

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