a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
How to support a neurodivergent partner? Especially when her diagnosis comes late, and well into her marriage with you? This post addresses the key ways. I sat at the picnic table under the shade of an old oak tree, staring at my computer screen. “Oh, look,” I cried with delight. “The tests came back positive! … 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
How to stop emotional dysregulation after 50 for women? If only I’d known then what I know now… Somebody was being an idiot again. Not me, of course, I always get everything right. So it was either my son or my husband, the only available victims perpetrators. What had they done? Who knows? But it … Read more
DIY landscaping nourishes the neurodivergent soul like nothing else can… except possibly creating a beautiful home without breaking the bank. 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 … Read more