a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
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. 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 nose as I plopped the dirt to the side, then … 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
Most experts on the topic ignore the importance of non-tech creative expression to facilitate a simpler life. Read on to learn why it is, indeed, important, even if you’re not an artist. The story. ADHD restlessness coursed through my veins like a frightened snake slithering through the grass. I felt like I might jump out … Read more
Career change for autistic women is usually a challenge, but sometimes a necessity. A bit of my story as I offer four huge reasons that you might need to switch gears. The story. I stumbled more than walked down the empty hallway of the old brick school building. I’d just left my first class of … Read more
Why journaling is important is rarely talked about in terms of women with autism or ADHD. This article explains how the habit can be a game-changer for them. The story. Hot, angry tears pricking the back of my eyelids, my pen nearly ripped the page as I poured my emotions into silent, desperate words. I … Read more