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Why So Many Gen X Women Are Only Now Realising They’re Neurodivergent
Why are so many Gen X women only now realizing they’re neurodivergent? For decades, they masked, adapted, and internalized struggles that were never recognized as ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence. This piece explores the cultural, medical, and social reasons behind the late-diagnosis wave—and what it means to finally understand yourself in midlife.
Here’s to More Brat Energy in 2025: A Love Letter to Neurodivergent Women Who Take Up Space (and Refuse to Apologize for It)
2024 was the year of brat energy—unapologetic, bold, and fully embracing the right to take up space. This love letter to neurodivergent women is a rallying cry for those who’ve spent years shrinking themselves to fit expectations. It’s time to unmask, own your quirks, and demand joy without guilt. Here’s to more rebellion, rest, and radical self-acceptance in the year ahead.
The Shady Corner Chronicles, or ‘How A Neurodivergent Used To Navigate Party Season’
Ever found yourself clinging to the edges of a party, secretly planning your escape? Welcome to the Shady Corner Chronicles, where the neurodivergent navigate social gatherings with a mix of wit, exhaustion, and strategic retreat. This personal reflection dives into the realities of masking, social burnout, and the quiet victories of simply surviving party season.
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. 🎭✨
Unleash Your Inner Calm with Art Therapy
Unleash Your Inner Calm with Art Therapy
Feeling overwhelmed? Your mind might be craving a creative escape. Art therapy isn’t about being “good” at art—it’s about using creativity to process emotions, find inner calm, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you're doodling absentmindedly or filling a page with color, the act of creating can be profoundly healing.
🖌 Try This: Let your pen wander without a plan. See where it takes you—no pressure, no rules, just flow.
Want to explore simple, stress-relieving art therapy techniques? Grab your favorite supplies and let creativity guide the way! 🎨✨
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