a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
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
Learning how to say no is critical for the mental health of a neurodivergent woman. Why, and tips on how to do it, in this article. The story. I stared at the children’s pastor in disbelief. Blinked. Was he kidding me? I’d been busting my butt teaching Wednesday night children’s church for the past four … Read more
Self-care for the neurodivergent woman is critical for her mental health. Here are ten lessons I wish I would have learned at a much younger age. The story. Get up. Get dressed. Get moving. Keep moving until my work day is over, or until I’ve crossed everything off my to-do list. This is how my … Read more
I might be wrong. But it seems that there are a lot of people in the realm of late-diagnosed autism and ADHD conflating or confusing “unmasking” with “emoting.” “I have trouble regulating my emotions, so if you piss me off and I scream at you, I’m being my authentic self. I’m unmasking.” “I’m in autistic … Read more