a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
Perimenopause sleep problems and postmenopausal insomnia afflict many women, and are worse for those of us who are neurodivergent. Discover 10 rituals that work to give you more Z’s. The story. Argh. I felt like I needed to run up the neighboring mountain and back down a few times. Why did I have to get … Read more
Neurodivergent and stuck in a bad job? An autistic adult shares four powerful reasons why your “imperfect” job is providing the skills you need for success. A snapshot of my life as an autistic elementary schoolteacher. As usual, Miguel grabbed the iron railing and jumped over it a couple of times as he climbed up … Read more
Neurodivergent self-reflection is important, especially for women over the age of forty-five. Read for 100 journal prompts to guide you toward self-discovery and a more authentic life. My story as an autistic woman struggling to journal. I gazed at the return address on the large, brown envelope. My alma mater. Sending me some kind of … Read more
Struggling with rigid schedules? Discover how to build a flexible daily rhythm that works with ADHD and menopause—routines without the rigidity. My story with menopause and ADHD daily structure. “4:30-6:00: Morning routine, stretches, Bible, laundry, make smoothie,” the top left hand side of the paper reads. I’d decorated the piece of paper with a variety … Read more
Looking for ADHD cleaning hacks? How to have a functional home that’s neurodivergent –friendly? This simple strategy will take you far! The story. As my six-month-old baby nestled against me, I glanced around the large living room in despair. Why had I thought I could handle cleaning a house this big? Well, I could… before … Read more
Menopause and digestive problems seem to go together like a hand in a glove. Regardless of what kind of diet you eat. That was my primary thought as I read through the forum discussion where the OP had asked if “anybody else” was suffering in her digestive tract like she was. After reading another similar … Read more