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Why Some Food Feels Safe and Others Don’t (A Neurodivergent Perspective on Eating)
For most of my life, I thought I was just really picky with food. It wasn’t until much later that I realized there was something deeper underneath—something about sensory experiences, predictability, and what…
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Why Daydreaming Isn’t Wasted Time
I think daydreaming is often treated like a distraction—as if it’s time being wasted when we should be doing something more important. But the older I get, the more I realize that my…
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Why Neurodivergent Women Need Different Kinds of Rest
For a long time, I thought I was just bad at resting. Even when I technically had free time, I rarely felt recharged afterward. I could spend hours lying in bed watching TV,…
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Why Silence Feels Peaceful and Painful at the Same Time
Most of the time, silence feels peaceful to me—like a place to rest and come back to myself. But sometimes, that same silence becomes overwhelming, emotional, and loud in a way that’s hard…
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What It’s Like Living With Constant Fear and Self-Doubt
For as long as I can remember, fear and self-doubt have shaped the way I move through the world. I overthink everything before it even happens, replay conversations in my head, and shrink…
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Signs Your Body Is Overstimulated and How to Cope
Sometimes I don’t notice that I’m overstimulated right away. The signs and signals start out small. A flicker of tension behind my eyes. My shoulders tightening without my realizing. A low buzz of…
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Finding Peace: Declutter Your Space and Mind
I know I need to declutter both my environment and my mind. My mind most of all—but for me, it always starts with what I can see. Visual clutter overwhelms me in a…
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Listening to Your Nervous System for Better Care
Self-care isn’t a one-size-fits-all checklist. It looks different from person to person. Some people enjoy physical activities such as yoga or hiking for their self-care needs. Other people might opt for a quieter…
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Navigating Life with AUDHD: Finding Balance Amidst the Waves
Living with AUDHD involves navigating conflicting impulses between intense passion and overstimulation. The author experiences frustration with fleeting interests, self-judgment, and a lack of energy. Receiving a diagnosis provided clarity, transforming self-doubt into…
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Coping with Cooking Burnout: The Comfort of Simple Meals
There are days when cooking feels soothing, almost meditative. And then there are days when it feels extremely overwhelming. When that happens, it’s usually because I’m turn burnout and depleted of any energy. My relationship…
