a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
Frugal homemaking has been my thing for years. Only recently have I realized that it fits perfectly with my neurodivergent brain. Here are four compelling reasons you need to understand why. The story. Looking around my small living room, I nodded with satisfaction. A comfy loveseat sat against the wall, a rocking chair nearby, a … Read more
Frugal homemaking doesn’t require special knowledge or a huge, difficult skill set. 60 tips on how to save money homemaking and simplify your life. The story. I stared at the plastic container full of pinecones, and the other full of giant acorns. The urge to toss them all into the woods raked at my gut. … Read more
It’s common for a neurodivergent woman to unwittingly get stuck in the wrong job. My experience, along with seven things to try if that’s you and you can’t get out. The story. For days, I’d been checking my answering machine (remember those?) and mailbox with excited anticipation. I’d been teaching for several years and had … Read more
Most experts on the topic ignore the importance of non-tech creative expression to facilitate a simpler life. Read on to learn why it is, indeed, important, even if you’re not an artist. The story. ADHD restlessness coursed through my veins like a frightened snake slithering through the grass. I felt like I might jump out … Read more
Career change for autistic women is usually a challenge, but sometimes a necessity. A bit of my story as I offer four huge reasons that you might need to switch gears. The story. I stumbled more than walked down the empty hallway of the old brick school building. I’d just left my first class of … Read more
Why journaling is important is rarely talked about in terms of women with autism or ADHD. This article explains how the habit can be a game-changer for them. The story. Hot, angry tears pricking the back of my eyelids, my pen nearly ripped the page as I poured my emotions into silent, desperate words. I … Read more