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Tricking My Brain Into Focus: Creativity, ADHD, and the Art of Tiny Wins
ADHD brains are full of ideas and no spoons. Here's how I use creativity, humour, and a therapist-made card deck to trick myself into focus.
The Sacred Shape of Thought: How I Survive Mental Chaos With Geometry, Bees, and Jung
Sacred geometry, bumblebees, memory spirals, and the unbearable swirl of being a neurodivergent person in a collapsing world. This is a story about finding order inside the mess.
🧊 What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do: A Gentle Guide for When You Freeze
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose tea over panic. Or water. Or both. The point is—your next step doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be gentle.
I'm Frozen – A Day in the Life of AuDHD Depression
When both Autism and ADHD collide in your nervous system, even the smallest tasks can feel impossible. This is what a freeze day really looks like — and why you’re not lazy, broken, or failing.
10 ADHD-Approved Ways to (Barely) Survive Christmas Chaos
Christmas chaos and ADHD—what could possibly go wrong? From overwhelming social events to last-minute gift shopping, the holidays can feel like an Olympic sport for the neurodivergent brain. This guide shares 10 ADHD-friendly survival tips to help you navigate festive madness with humor, creativity, and (hopefully) your sanity intact.
Fifty & Unfiltered: Embracing My Neurodivergent Journey
Fifty & Unfiltered – Embracing My Neurodivergent Journey
Turning fifty as a neurodivergent woman feels like finally taking a deep breath after decades of holding it in. For years, I masked, molded, and tried to fit into a world that wasn’t built for my brain. But now? I’m done shrinking myself.
At fifty, I’ve learned that my intensity, my deep emotions, my scattered-yet-brilliant way of thinking—these aren’t flaws. They are part of who I am, and I refuse to apologize for them anymore.
🔹 What I wish I knew sooner: You are not “too much.” You are not broken. You are not here to meet the expectations of people who don’t understand you.
Here’s to living unfiltered, embracing every neurodivergent quirk, and taking up space unapologetically.
Supporting Neurodivergent Children: Enhancing Communication and Behavior Through Play Therapy
Helping Neurodivergent Kids with Communication & Behavior
Supporting a neurodivergent child can feel like navigating a world without a map—but communication doesn’t have to be a constant struggle. Play-based strategies like storytelling, communication cards, and role-playing can help children express emotions, improve social skills, and reduce frustration.
🧩 Try This: Let your child pick a communication card and create a story around it—this simple activity can unlock emotions they may struggle to express verbally.
Want more tools to make communication easier? Explore play-based therapy techniques that foster connection, confidence, and self-expression. 🎭✨
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