Writing Portfolio

Below is a selection of writing samples from my blog, Brain Fog & Brilliance. I chose pieces that demonstrate the range of my writing, including parenting, neurodiversity, education advocacy, humor, and modern family life. I use lived experience, humor, and parent-friendly explanations to create writing that is accessible, engaging, and relatable to a wide audience.

Please contact me at HPacine@gmail.com for questions, writing opportunities, or additional writing samples.


Educational & Advocacy Writing

Educational pieces focused on making special education topics, systems, and processes more accessible and understandable for parents and caregivers.

Humor & Observational Writing

Humor-focused essays that use everyday experiences, nostalgia, and cultural observations to connect with readers.

Reflective & Personal Essays

Reflective pieces that explore family life, identity, relationships, and larger social topics through personal storytelling and lived experience.

Curiosity & Research-Driven Writing

Research-inspired writing that blends humor, curiosity, and accessible explanations to explore unusual questions and everyday rabbit holes.