a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
Many neurodivergent women begin losing lifelong friends once they hit their forties. Inevitable, or preventable? My story, and my encouragement to help you maintain the relationships most important to you. The story. It was my birthday, and my inbox was devoid of an expected email. My friend V had unfailingly for the last umpteen years … Read more
A neurodivergent marriage doesn’t always feel like a match made in heaven. Here are six things my husband and I have done to overcome relationship challenges. The story. I wanted to die. No, I just wish I’d never been born. No, that wasn’t true, either. I wanted out of my marriage. This had been a … Read more
Neurodivergent women and relationships can produce a complicated brew. Here are nine strategies to make them a fulfilling part of a simple life. The story. My eyebrows rose as I listened to the voicemail. Why was Libby calling me? I hadn’t heard from her in a year or two. But out here in the middle … Read more
Simple living and cheap living aren’t always the same… especially for us neurodivergent women. Read on to find out why spending money is sometimes the better choice. The story. I looked around the space, dismay and frustration playing tug-of-war inside my chest. Something was missing, but what? I thought back to all the videos of … Read more
DIY landscaping nourishes the neurodivergent soul like nothing else can. Read on for five life-transforming lessons I learned by doing my own landscaping. The story. A warm breeze tickled my face as I thrust the spade into the earth. The aroma of dirt teased my nose as I plopped the dirt to the side, then … Read more
The best strategy for taming executive dysfunction is within easy reach. If you’ve been struggling with how to improve your executive function, read on. “Your lucky suit? You never told me to pick up your lucky suit!” Kate glared at her husband, Dan, who had a critical business dinner in an hour. “I would have … Read more