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Understanding AUDHD: The Overlap of ADHD and Autism
From an early age, I’ve struggled with focus, social interactions, and a lot of anxiety. In school, I often drifted off into Neverland, not paying any attention to what the teacher was talking…
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Harness Your Strength with These Powerful Quotes
I often turn to words to remind me to keep going on the hard days. I have a small poster of affirmations from one of my favorite authors, Sarah J. Maas. Her stories are full…
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The Dual Nature of Silence: Healing and Loneliness
Silence has always been a constant companion of mine. For some people, they might find it to be uncomfortable, even unsettling, but for me, it usually feels like home. In silence, I don’t have to…
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Embracing the Morning: Why It’s My Favorite Time of Day
My favorite time of the day is the morning. It’s when I feel most alive and ready to tackle the world. There’s something about the silent promise of a new day that brings me hope…
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My Fight for an ADHD Diagnosis: A Women’s Perspective
Growing up, I always felt different, but I couldn’t explain why. Teachers said I was smart but too quiet. Friends and family thought I was sensitive. At home, I often heard that I was lazy, dramatic,…
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Embracing Sentiment: The Struggle of Letting Go
I’ve always had a hard time letting go. Whether it’s people, words, or objects. I think part of it is being neurodivergent. My brain clings to things too tightly. It’s not just sentimental items, though those…
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Understanding ADHD and Creative Expression
Creativity has always been somewhat bittersweet for me. It’s both a gift and a challenge. As someone who’s neurodivergent, the ways ideas flow through me rarely looks like the tidy, straight-forward process the world expects. And…
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Life’s Unexpected Twists: Lessons from a Late Bloomer
Growing up, I didn’t think I was that far off from societal standards in terms of achieving milestones. I mean, being a kid and all, your hopes and dreams are still intact, and you…
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Embracing Sensitivity: A Strength, Not a Flaw
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been told that I’m too sensitive. And perhaps I am. I feel things intensely—criticism lands harder than it seems it should, changes in plans can unsettle…
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My 10 Favorite Movies (That I Can Watch Anytime)
It’s really hard to narrow down my favorite movies to just ten. Honestly, I could make a list of fifty and still feel like I left something out. But for this, I decided to…
