If you’re neurodivergent and find yourself deeply affected by the current climate of violence, injustice, and collective stress here in the United States, you are far from alone. Many neurodivergent adults, especially those with hyperempathy, justice sensitivity, and sensitive sensory systems, absorb the emotional temperature of the world in a way that many neurotypical people…
When it comes to recipes, I am the queen of simplicity! If a recipe is too complicated or takes too much time, I’m not going to make it…period! But recipes like this Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken are SO simple that I can still feed myself a home-cooked meal without a lot of struggle! This is…
For many autistic and AuDHD women, especially those diagnosed later in life, sensory sensitivities have been an invisible thread running through their lives long before they ever had language for it. These experiences often get brushed off as “quirks,” “being picky,” or “overreacting,” but in reality, they’re deeply connected to how a neurodivergent nervous system…
Meal planning is supposed to make life easier…but if you’re neurodivergent, it can just as easily become another overwhelming mountain of steps, decisions, and “Why am I like this?” moments. If you struggle with executive dysfunction, decision fatigue, sensory sensitivities, or just the sheer boredom of repetitive tasks, traditional meal planning methods may not work…
I’m always on the lookout for dinners that are budget-friendly and don’t drain what little energy I have left at the end of the day. One of my favorite go-tos? Simple chicken leg quarters. They’re affordable, they taste amazing when cooked right, and they don’t demand a ton of energy to prepare. There is one…
Sexuality is one of those areas that few people talk about openly, yet it’s such a core part of who we are as human beings. But when you’re neurodivergent, especially if you have ADHD or autism, sexuality can be layered with unique challenges and complexities that most people don’t see. For many of us, the same…
Sometimes something quiet happens in the middle of all the noise, and people stop long enough to notice. That’s what’s unfolding right now as a group of Buddhist monks make their way across the United States on foot in what they call the Walk for Peace. If you’ve seen them or met them along the…
If you’re AuDHD, chances are your relationship with sugar is…complicated. Maybe you crave it constantly. Maybe you feel like you can’t function without something sweet in the afternoon. Or maybe sugar gives you a burst of energy that feels essential just to get through your day. Here’s the thing: you’re not weak. You’re not lacking…
I know it’s a simple recipe, but one of the first things I ever made in my Instant Pot was hard-boiled eggs. And honestly? It just made me happy. I’m especially grateful they came out with the 3-quart size. Finally, an electric pressure cooker that actually fits a one- or two-person household. I noticed how…