I used to feel so inadequate. I would look at the way other people functioned and wonder why I was falling short. I would think I just needed to try harder, be more organized, less sensitive, more focused. It wasn’t until adulthood—after years of masking and self-doubt—that I finally discovered that I am autistic and… Continue reading Late-Diagnosed and Learning: The Power of Naming Your Neurodivergence
Mother’s Day in the Neurodivergent Lane: A Love Letter to Autistic Moms and Moms of Autistic Kids
For many of us, Mother’s Day can be a complicated day—especially those navigating life through the lens of autism, whether personally or through our children. The picture-perfect greeting card version of motherhood we see on social media doesn’t always reflect our reality. And you know what? That’s okay. Because the truth is, our version of… Continue reading Mother’s Day in the Neurodivergent Lane: A Love Letter to Autistic Moms and Moms of Autistic Kids
10 Signs of Autism I Missed Before My Diagnosis
I never expected my teenage daughter to change the way I saw myself, but that’s exactly what happened. While I had already begun to suspect that I might have ADHD, it wasn’t until she pointed out how both of us seemed different from our peers that the word "autism" even entered my mind. At first,… Continue reading 10 Signs of Autism I Missed Before My Diagnosis
Late Diagnosis of ADHD and Autism: My Journey
I am late diagnosed AudHD. I was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of 48, and as a late-diagnosed individual with both conditions, I now understand why my life has been challenging in certain areas. Looking back, everything makes so much more sense. I finally know why I have always struggled… Continue reading Late Diagnosis of ADHD and Autism: My Journey
Eyes On My Own Lane 