a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
Struggling with menopause brain fog and menopause executive dysfunction? Discover 22 practical, gentle strategies to improve both. A typical snapshot of my menopause executive dysfunction. I stare at the screen. Stare at it some more. I have no idea how to start this blog post. Giving up, I get up to do some small chores. … Read more
The difference between menopause brain fog and autistic burnout is an important distinction. Here’s what you need to know in order to reclaim your life. I thought it was just hormones. I’d been trying so hard. For thirteen years, I’d tried to be a good teacher. Then when I got married, tried to be a … Read more
Autistic or ADHD traits seeming to get more intense after 40? Menopause and neurodivergent masking don’t mix. Read on for why this happens, and what you can do to feel better. My story of menopause and neurodivergent masking colliding. As I wiped my eyes and took deep breaths, I stood from the chair in the … Read more
Are there natural remedies for menopause brain fog that really work? If you’re over the age of 45, you’ve certainly experienced the phenomenon of your keys sprouting legs and walking away from the spot you know you dropped them. Then there’s that beautiful feeling we’ve all come to know and love: the growing sense of … Read more
Medical advocacy for neurodivergent adults is often tricky to find. Here are 50 scripts to help you advocate for yourself with medical professionals. The story. I limped out of the clinic, my mind reeling. What did the X-ray show? A compressed disc? And I guess she agreed with me that I had sacroiliac joint dysfunction, … Read more
Are your sensory issues getting worse with age? As 45+ neurodivergent women, we face difficult challenges due to being highly sensitive. But they don’t have to ruin our lives. Here’s my story, and what I’m doing to thrive. The story. The sun warmed my back as I strolled along the road, enjoying the gentle rustling … Read more