a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
Are there natural remedies for menopause brain fog that really work? If you’re over the age of 45, you’ve certainly experienced the phenomenon of your keys sprouting legs and walking away from the spot you know you dropped them. Then there’s that beautiful feeling we’ve all come to know and love: the growing sense of … Read more
We neurodivergent women who have been masking for decades inevitably hit autistic burnout. How it happens, my story, and how to begin recovery. The story (Can writer’s block really be an autistic burnout symptom?) The words on the screen mocked me. They mocked me because they stood as rigid as an ancient Greek pillar, refusing … Read more
Medical advocacy for neurodivergent adults is often tricky to find. Here are 50 scripts to help you advocate for yourself with medical professionals. The story. I limped out of the clinic, my mind reeling. What did the X-ray show? A compressed disc? And I guess she agreed with me that I had sacroiliac joint dysfunction, … Read more
Are your sensory issues getting worse with age? As 45+ neurodivergent women, we face difficult challenges due to being highly sensitive. But they don’t have to ruin our lives. Here’s my story, and what I’m doing to thrive. The story. The sun warmed my back as I strolled along the road, enjoying the gentle rustling … Read more
How to support a neurodivergent partner? Especially when her diagnosis comes late, and well into her marriage with you? This post addresses the key ways. I sat at the picnic table under the shade of an old oak tree, staring at my computer screen. “Oh, look,” I cried with delight. “The tests came back positive! … Read more
Whether it’s autism or ADHD, mental health support for neurodivergent women, especially those who aren’t diagnosed until midlife or older, is critical. Read on for the facts you need to know. Getting a neurodivergent diagnosis after decades of questions can feel like finally solving a the most frustrating, obscure riddle in the entire galaxy. Then … Read more