Social media can be a lifeline for neurodivergent people. It’s where we find language for our experiences, discover we’re not broken, and finally feel seen. It can also be a place of connection, creativity, humor, and shared joy. And…it can absolutely drain the life out of us. If you’re neurodivergent, you’re likely more sensitive to…
There’s this funny thing that happens when you finally embrace your neurodivergent wiring: you start noticing the little pockets of magic tucked into everyday life. Not the big, dramatic magic…the quiet stuff. The stuff that looks like nothing special to the outside world, but feels like a warm exhale to your nervous system. The gentle…
There’s something about animals that just speaks to our nervous systems in a way humans often can’t. Maybe it’s their honesty. Maybe it’s the calm rhythm of their breath. Maybe it’s the fact that they don’t expect us to mask, perform, or explain ourselves. Whatever the reason, many neurodivergent folks find a deep soul-level connection…
Dating as a neurodivergent woman in midlife is a bit like stepping into a world that insists you follow rules no one ever explained, while simultaneously judging you for not knowing them. For many of us, neurodivergence went undiagnosed or misunderstood for decades. We didn’t have the language for why things felt so overwhelming, confusing,…
I love simple recipes. The simpler they are…the better! This slow-cooker chicken parmesan is one of those recipes. There’s very little work involved in making this recipe. It’s one of the simplest “throw-and-go” recipes in my arsenal, and it’s also an Italian classic! No standing over the stove, juggling 15 ingredients and 10 steps. Just…
Social media can feel like a miracle for AuDHD folks. It gives us language, community, validation, humor, and the relief of finally realizing we’re not alone. For many of us, it’s where we first recognized ourselves. But there’s another side to it…one that doesn’t get talked about enough. When you’re AuDHD, the way your brain…
It’s hard to believe that my AuDHD journey started a little over a year ago. But here we are. The past year has been filled with amazing a-ha moments and realizations about my life. And like so many others, it has definitely included grief for who I might’ve been if the autism and ADHD had…
I personally love using the slow cooker to make quick, neurodivergent friendly meals like this slow cooker beef stroganoff. One of the biggest benefits for me is that I’m really bad at remembering to thaw out meat for meals. My neurosparkly brain just gets too focused on other things. Next thing you know, I’m scrambling…
If you suspect you may have ADHD or autism, are over 40, and have never been diagnosed, there are distinct reasons why that has happened to women in older generations. For many women over 40, getting a diagnosis of ADHD or autism later in life can feel like a mix of relief, grief, and confusion….