PinnedMy Understanding of Autism Has Radically ChangedOr, why I find it hard to discuss autism with most people.May 16, 202423May 16, 202423
Published inThe Unexpected Autistic LifeI’m Becoming My Own Neurodivergent Parenting GuruHow I’m learning to trust my own neurodivergent parenting process in a world of experts and influencersDec 21, 20247Dec 21, 20247
Published inThe Unexpected Autistic LifeHow Being a Neurodivergent Mom Is Helping Me Cope With TrumpPhoto credit: Alan RetratosNov 8, 202420Nov 8, 202420
Published inThe Unexpected Autistic LifeCould You Be Both ADHD and Autistic?If ADHD or autism alone doesn’t adequately explain your internal experience, AuDHD might be the answer.Oct 17, 20249Oct 17, 20249
I Give My Young Child Mental Health Meds — And It’s Saving Our FamilyGiving our young child medication for her emotional dysregulation was an act of parental love.Oct 3, 20241Oct 3, 20241
My Favorite People Are NeurodivergentIf friendship doesn’t come easily to you, maybe you just haven’t met enough neurodivergent people yet.Sep 12, 20245Sep 12, 20245
I’m Trying to Be Better—But It’s Fueling My Self-CriticismTurns out it’s really hard to unlearn the harmful cultural programming we’re steeped in without feeling shitty all the time.Sep 12, 20242Sep 12, 20242
I Lost Passion for My Special InterestMy life used to revolve around politics. Now I can’t force myself to care.Jul 15, 20241Jul 15, 20241
Published inThe Unexpected Autistic Life3 Simple Ways I’ve Met My Own Needs as a Late-Diagnosed AuDHD WomanI’m still learning how to accommodate my needs, but these three changes have already helped a lot.Jul 3, 202416Jul 3, 202416
