Tag: writing

  • The Goldilocks Paradox of Being Neurodivergent

    Recently, I’ve been on a roll—practically unstoppable.In fact, I don’t think there’s ever been a time in my life where I’ve felt so on top of my shit. Coming from a phase of active addiction—prior to discovering my autism and ADHD—where I was regularly told to “get my shit together”? This feeling of thriving has…

  • Autistics Don’t Just Want Equality — Our Brains Expect It (5 min. read)

    “That’s such a double standard!” I can’t count how many times I’ve said this to my husband in the middle of a conversation. And every time, he just shrugs. Maybe he even chuckles a little. And then comes the response that hits me like nails on a chalkboard: That’s just the way it is. Usually,…

  • Speak Truth to Bullshit (5 min. read)

    Speak truth to bullshit. It was a chapter title in a Brené Brown book I finished two months ago. However, as with everything Brené Brown says, the meaning of her words unfolds in layers of understanding within my mind. And particularly this week, I can’t stop thinking about the phrase. Speak truth to bullshit. There’s…

  • Feel Your Feelings; Like, Physically (5 min. read)

    Feel Your Feelings; Like, Physically (5 min. read)

    Remember last week when I broke down Thoughts, Feelings, Emotions, and Facts?  Well, we’re going to build off that, starting with what I believe to be the most critical building block in this chain for those like me. By that, I mean my fellow neurodivergent women who have big feelings, but have conditioned ourselves to…

  • Spring Clean Your Mind (14 min. read)

    Spring Clean Your Mind (14 min. read)

    It’s that time of year—April showers have officially transitioned to bring us May flowers—Spring.  I have always loved Spring and Fall.  Temperatures and sunshine aren’t extreme; life is either blooming and budding or preparing for a period of hibernation and rest before the next period of growth.  These seasons are transformative—Spring in particular. Spring feels…