a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
Neurodivergent self-reflection is important, especially for women over the age of forty-five. Read for 100 journal prompts to guide you toward self-discovery and a more authentic life. My story as an autistic woman struggling to journal. I gazed at the return address on the large, brown envelope. My alma mater. Sending me some kind of … Read more
Struggling with motherhood as a neurodivergent woman? You’re not alone. Learn why “quiet quitting motherhood” is a good thing, and how to take the first steps. (IMPORTANT NOTE: I’m writing this article to the majority of mothers, who have a living husband. If you are a single parent, please modify the information according to your … Read more
Discover how forest bathing reduces stress and anxiety for neurodivergent, postmenopausal women. Simple techniques for profound mental health benefits. The story (my forest bathing experience with anxiety). Anxiety rose into my chest, tightening it. The usual tangle of morbid thoughts began swirling around inside my mind. I pulled open the front door, stepped outside, and … Read more
Postmenopausal fatigue and midlife burnout deteriorate a midlife woman’s quality of life. Relearn how to rest after 50 by respecting your body’s new rhythms. The story. Stretching, I pushed myself into a sitting position, then looked at the watch next to me. Eight minutes. Not bad for a midday nap. I’d desperately needed it. I … 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
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