When neurodivergent fawning becomes self-erasure
You may have heard of the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses. These are…
Can generative AI replace therapy for neurodivergents?
There are valid concerns about people using generative AI, such as ChatGPT, as a…
When you can’t be productive, but can’t relax either as a neurodivergent
There's a meme where someone says to their brain, “Let’s be productive.” The brain…
Navigating social niceties as a neurodivergent
When I lived in LA, I frequently encountered something I called “California nice.” Strangers…
Neurodivergent cultural wealth: The hidden knowledge autistic and ADHD people carry
From an early age, many autistic and ADHD people learn to see themselves through…
Neuroaffirming care principles: Understanding the person behind the behavior
A lot of neurodivergent people spend years being told their struggles exist entirely inside…
Why neurodivergent birthdays can feel so complicated
For many people, birthdays are about celebration. But for many autistics and ADHDers, they…
The neurodivergent manifesto: For anyone who learned to hide themselves
Over the years, I’ve worked with a lot of neurodivergent people carrying the same…
Why explicit communication matters in neurodivergent relationships
As a result, both people may believe they’re being clear while still misunderstanding each…
Why neurodivergent people often struggle with attachment
For many neurodivergent people, relationships can feel confusing, intense, or emotionally exhausting. We may…
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