a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
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
We neurodivergent women who have been masking for decades inevitably hit autistic burnout. How it happens, my story, and how to begin recovery. The story (Can writer’s block really be an autistic burnout symptom?) The words on the screen mocked me. They mocked me because they stood as rigid as an ancient Greek pillar, refusing … Read more
These 10 organization tips for neurodivergent women are also perfect for any woman over the age of 45. Read on for help in creating a simple home. The story. It was like Christmas. Only it was the beginning of summer, and I’d bought the items myself. They were two matching baskets that were to hide … Read more
For neurodivergent women, sensory-friendly home design is critical for good mental health, hence for a slower, simpler life. Here are six steps to reach that goal. The story. Excitement bubbled inside me as I walked into my family’s house out of the pleasantly warm summer day. I’d just returned from the orientation to the private … 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
It’s common for a neurodivergent woman to unwittingly get stuck in the wrong job. My experience, along with seven things to try if that’s you and you can’t get out. The story. For days, I’d been checking my answering machine (remember those?) and mailbox with excited anticipation. I’d been teaching for several years and had … Read more