a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
Self-discovery after menopause brings more fulfillment than ever, especially for neurodivergent women. Read on for how becoming your own Elder moves the process forward. The story. Slowly, with great care, I shifted my weight on the bed where I sat against pillows. I flinched as my injured left gluteus maximus muscle complain about the movement. … Read more
Late-diagnosed neurodivergent women over 50 often find themselves feeling lost. Here’s how to discover fulfillment again, this time on your terms. The story. Satisfaction and joy played a symphony together as I stood up from the chair. With care, I gripped my guitar to avoid moving the tuning knobs, then walked over to put it … Read more
For neurodivergent women, starting over at 45 and even older gives them a new lease on life. Read on for 5 reasons to renew your purpose at this stage. The story. How dumb could I be? I’d probably started over a dozen blogs since the 2010s, most of them with paid webhosting. I lost money … Read more
Creating a fulfilling life after 45 can be especially tricky for late-diagnosed neurodivergent women. These touchstones for midlife reinvention and purpose will help. The story. The sun felt like a ball of fire on my back. A heavy one that made it hard to walk. I forced my feet to move toward our house, though … Read more
Neurodivergent woman people-pleasing leads to exhaustion and burnout. Read on for actionable tips to help you lay down boundaries to protect both you and your friendships. The story. The ADHD part of my brain must have been completely bored. Or the autistic, rigid-thinking part reminded me that I was to show kindness to all strangers. … Read more
Looking for ideas for sensory-friendly social activities for autistic adults? Here are some that are low-demand and often interest-based and structured, as well. The story. The phone rang, and as usual when it rang, I picked it up with great reluctance. It was a landline, without caller I.D. The caller was my friend, T. One … Read more