a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
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
Autistic masking in women over 40 is more prevalent than even the experts realize. If you suspect you or a loved one is masking their neurodivergence, this article will help you reach a tentative conclusion. Some women reach their forties and fifties feeling more confident and bold than ever. Buzz cut? Heck yeah! Tell that … Read more
What are the signs of autism in older women? A bit of my story, plus what to look for if you’re over 50 and suspect your brain is neurodivergent. I stared at my computer screen, my eyes opening with every new female autistic trait the YouTuber shared. By the time the video finished, I was … 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
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