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The Hidden Exhaustion of Masking: Top Signs You’re Hiding Your Neurodivergence

The Hidden Exhaustion of Masking: Top Signs You’re Hiding Your Neurodivergence

kathyseppamakiOctober 14, 2025October 12, 2025

We learn early in life how to survive. For many neurodivergent people, those with ADHD, autism, or both, survival often looks like masking. Masking, also

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Creating Meaningful Memories Before Losing a Parent

Creating Meaningful Memories Before Losing a Parent

kathyseppamakiOctober 12, 2025October 10, 2025

Death is not a comfortable topic for most people. We never want to think about the death of our parents. It forces us to face

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Top Signs You Are a High-Masking Woman

Top Signs You Are a High-Masking Woman

kathyseppamakiSeptember 28, 2025August 17, 2025

For many women, especially those who are neurodivergent, masking becomes second nature. Masking means putting on a kind of “social costume” to appear more neurotypical

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12 Reasons To Try Solo Travel

12 Reasons To Try Solo Travel

kathyseppamakiSeptember 21, 2025October 12, 2025

I have always loved to travel. And when I was younger, I wasn’t afraid to travel by myself. Of course, then when I got into

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Simple Ways to Make Your Home More Neurodivergent-Friendly

Simple Ways to Make Your Home More Neurodivergent-Friendly

kathyseppamakiSeptember 14, 2025August 15, 2025

For many neurodivergent folks, whether you’re navigating life with ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, or any combination of neurodivergent traits, home should be a refuge,

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10-Minute Vegetable Beef Soup

10-Minute Vegetable Beef Soup

kathyseppamakiSeptember 7, 2025August 15, 2025

There’s something magical about a bowl of hot soup. Especially when it comes together in minutes on a day when your energy is running low.

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The Pros and Cons of Using a Weighted Blanket

The Pros and Cons of Using a Weighted Blanket

kathyseppamakiAugust 31, 2025August 15, 2025

Being neurodivergent can be very challenging. Sometimes it just downright stinks! Those with AuDHD (ADHD and autism) have a nervous system that is always in

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The Lesser-Known Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause Every Woman Should Know About

The Lesser-Known Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause Every Woman Should Know About

kathyseppamakiAugust 24, 2025August 15, 2025

When most people think about perimenopause or menopause, the first thing that comes to mind is hot flashes. Maybe night sweats. Possibly mood swings. But

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Lazy Chickpea Salad Wraps

Lazy Chickpea Salad Wraps

kathyseppamakiAugust 17, 2025August 15, 2025

Some days, lunch feels like one more impossible task on a never-ending to-do list. Especially when my energy is low and I’m struggling with a

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The Power of Going Solo: Why Taking Yourself Out Can Change Everything

The Power of Going Solo: Why Taking Yourself Out Can Change Everything

kathyseppamakiAugust 17, 2025August 15, 2025

For so much of my life, I was terrified of going and doing things by myself. I would never have dreamed that I could go

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Hi, I’m Kathy!
I discovered I’m autistic and ADHD (AuDHD) in midlife—right in the thick of menopause and a full-on identity unraveling. Now, I’m on a journey to unmask, heal, and rediscover who I really am. This blog is where I share the messy, magical path of being neurodivergent in midlife, and finally coming home to myself.

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