a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
In the realm of neurodivergent women relationships, unmasking with friends can be scary. How to navigate this when your authentic self has been labeled “difficult.” The story. It was after my first year of college. I was home for the summer, lying in bed around midnight after waking up a few minutes earlier. I was … Read more
Unmasking at midlife leads neurodivergent women to feel as if they’re meeting themselves for the first time. Read on for the complicated factors at play, and tips to make the process go more smoothly. The start of my unmasking story. “What if we used our retirement funds?” My question came after several long and grueling … Read more
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