I recounts experiences with familial misunderstanding regarding their autism and communication style. Despite attempts to clarify, their insights are often dismissed, revealing a lack of empathy. Navigating these challenges highlights the struggle between authenticity and societal expectations, advocating for a deeper understanding of neurodiversity.
Tag: autism
Navigating Family Events as an AudHD Individual
The post details the challenges of attending family events as someone with AudHD, emphasizing the mental preparations and sensory considerations involved. It discusses the importance of consent in physical interactions like hugs and the necessity of self-regulation during overwhelming situations. The writing advocates for understanding and support from loved ones, encouraging patience and recognition of individual needs.
The Struggle to Be Heard: Communication with Autism & ADHD
Living with Autism and ADHD often involves the frustration of feeling unheard and misunderstood, especially in medical settings. Despite efforts to communicate clearly, individuals face skepticism and dismissal from others, including doctors and family. To navigate these challenges, strategies such as breathing techniques, prepared notes, and requesting clarification can empower effective communication and foster deeper connections.
Rewriting the Inner Dialogue: Coming to Terms with an Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood
There are moments in life when everything shifts—but not always in the loud, dramatic way we expect. Sometimes, it happens quietly. Sitting on your couch, laptop open, camera on. You’re wrapped in a blanket, clutching a comfort item without even realizing it, trying to hold your breath steady while your therapist looks at you gently…
Trusting the Pull: How I Found the Perfect Therapist
The author reflects on discovering a new therapist, feeling a deep connection that guided her choice. As a neurodivergent individual recently diagnosed with Autism, she embraces therapy as a healing journey. Through mindfulness, shadow work, art therapy, and cognitive therapy, she seeks holistic healing, personal growth, and self-acceptance, while encouraging others to trust their instincts.
Living Out Loud- Understanding ADHD and Autism: My Personal Journey
This post shares a personal reflection on living with neurodivergence, particularly ADHD and possible Autism. The author reveals the complexities of their experiences, including executive dysfunction, sensory sensitivities, and social challenges. Through candid storytelling, they emphasize the importance of community, connection, and understanding, offering a glimpse into their layered reality while advocating for acceptance.
What to Do When Someone Wounds You (and You’re Neurodivergent)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is an overwhelming emotional reaction to perceived criticism, especially prevalent among those with ADHD. It can lead to intense feelings of shame, anxiety, and avoidance behaviors, complicating interpersonal interactions. Understanding RSD helps individuals navigate their emotions, fostering self-acceptance and resilience through strategies such as therapy, self-validation, and support.
ADHD is a Disability Too — Even If It Looks Different
This is my soap box time — and I am yelling this from the rooftops:It is high time that certain stigmas and misconceptions be pushed aside when it comes to ADHD. If someone has a diagnosis, it needs to be taken seriously — no more eye rolls, no more “everyone has a little ADHD,” no more invalidation….
