a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
The difference between menopause brain fog and autistic burnout is an important distinction. Here’s what you need to know in order to reclaim your life. I thought it was just hormones. I’d been trying so hard. For thirteen years, I’d tried to be a good teacher. Then when I got married, tried to be a … Read more
Neurodivergent financial planning has hit my family hard, as my husband, grown son, and I are planning to move. And not just move, but make a dramatic lifestyle change. Like the one we made twelve and a half years ago as of this writing, only in reverse. Back then, the questions, “Should we downsize?” and, … Read more
Autistic or ADHD traits seeming to get more intense after 40? Menopause and neurodivergent masking don’t mix. Read on for why this happens, and what you can do to feel better. My story of menopause and neurodivergent masking colliding. As I wiped my eyes and took deep breaths, I stood from the chair in the … Read more
In the realm of neurodivergent women relationships,* we’ve discussed how to simplify life by making tweaks with how you relate to other people. We’ve talked about setting boundaries, and issues related to marriage when both parties are neurodivergent. But what about when one of you turns out to be neurodivergent years after getting married, but … Read more
If fibromyalgia is an extreme form of Sensory Processing Disorder, and SPD is exclusive to autism… ? In this post, I dive into the various controversies to come up with a tentative, but viable, conclusion that may just knock you sideways. The fibromyalgia pains that started it all. Shortly before I hit menopause, I began … Read more
Unmasking at midlife leads neurodivergent women to feel as if they’re meeting themselves for the first time. Read on for the complicated factors at play, and tips to make the process go more smoothly. The start of my unmasking story. “What if we used our retirement funds?” My question came after several long and grueling … Read more