a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
Should neurodivergent couples retire early? A woman with AuDHD describes her and her husband’s precarious experience with early financial independence. The beginning: when we accidentally joined the F.I.R.E. movement. I think our son was four when I realized that I wouldn’t be able to take living in the city much longer. My husband (whom I … Read more
Decorating with old toys enables neurodivergent women to engage in creative expression while crafting a more sensory-friendly home. Read on for seven fun ideas. My story of beginning to decorate with old toys. The decorative box hiding coin change sat neatly behind the more decorative box housing my husband’s wallet and keys. What to put … Read more
Neurodivergent women midlife are usually dealing with cumulative sensory overload. Life-changing tips on how to reduce it by turning your home into a sanctuary. The story. In horror, I watched as the ball bounced off the large glass vase on the single high shelf near the hallway between the kitchen and dining room. At least … Read more
How to save money on personal hygiene is simpler than you might think. Read on for 10 ideas that can help you be more frugal… literally saving you hundreds of dollars per year. The story. The thick, slimy blob oozed from the bottle into the palm of my hand. My nose scrunched. That did not … Read more
Many conventional room makeover tips can cause a neurodivergent brain to crash. Here’s how to transform a space without overwhelm in order to reach your goal of creating a simple home. The story. “Okay, okay, we’ll leave the tall bookcases where they are.” I didn’t bother trying to keep the irritation from my voice. My … Read more
There are tons of money-saving tips floating around. But they don’t work for everyone, especially autistic women. Eight of those tips, and what to do instead. The story. I stared at my computer screen. Frowned. I totally couldn’t recommend those “how to save money with kids” tips to neurodivergent women. What, was I crazy when … Read more