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Finding Belonging as a Neurodivergent Individual
Being neurodivergent comes with its own trials and tribulations. To truly feel that sense of belonging is something we chase after, day in and day out. I always thought that if I act “normal,” and…
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Embracing Your Inner Witch This Halloween
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. There’s something so magical and mysterious about it. I love the cool crisp fall air, the glow of the pumpkins, the adorned twinkle lights, and of…
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Navigating Neurodivergent Experiences: The Reality of Meltdowns
There are a lot of misconceptions about neurodivergence. One of them being that it looks the same for everyone. I feel like people expect a certain “type”—the loud, hyperactive kid, the quiet genius, the quirky…
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Living with a Sensitive Nervous System
For most of my life, I’ve been told that I’m too emotional, too reactive, too quiet, too sensitive. But the truth is, my nervous system experiences the world differently. I’m affected by sounds,…
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Understanding the Freeze Response: Why You Feel Stuck
There are days when I wake up feeling ready to take on the world. I have a lot of energy, my intentions are clear, and I feel motivated. I love days like that where my…
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Why Being Informed Feels More Important Than Ever
There are many areas of life that I’d like to learn more about, but there are a few things in particular that intrigue me most. Mental health is very personal to me. It’s affected…
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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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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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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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Debunking Myths About Mental Health
I’ve been misunderstood most of my life. I’ve always felt different, and like I didn’t belong or fit in anywhere. Depression has been a heavy weight for me. To top it off, I…
