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The house is on fire: why neurodivergent partners feel things more intensely
The house is on fire: why neurodivergent partners feel things more intensely
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6 days ago4 min read


Many neurodivergent people feel it early: why reframing can change a lifetime
Many neurodivergent people (such as people with ADHD, autism/ASC, or giftedness) later say something in therapy that’s strikingly consistent: “I actually knew as a child.” Not as a clear diagnosis, but as an undercurrent. A sense of being different. Of not quite keeping up. Of having to try harder to reach the same things. And most of all: not being able to explain why.
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Feb 124 min read


Primal panic in neurodiverse relationships: when your nervous system hits the alarm
Sometimes it’s not the words that hurt the most.It’s the moment your partner’s tone changes. The pause after your message. The look on their face when you’re already overstimulated. And suddenly your body reacts as if something is seriously wrong.
If you’re in a neurodiverse relationship (ADHD, autism, AuDHD, HSP traits), you might recognize this: conflict doesn’t just feel like conflict. It can feel like danger.
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Jan 262 min read


The calendar struggle with ADHD
Do you know that feeling? You’ve just realized you finally have some time for yourself today… and then your partner says, “Weren’t we going to cook together?” Or you spot a reminder on your phone for an appointment you completely forgot about. Welcome to the wonderful world of the calendar struggle! The calendar struggle with ADHD The daily battle with time and appointments For many people with ADHD, keeping track of appointments is a real challenge. You’ve got a paper plann
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Jan 232 min read


Sam the snail and the big change: coping with transitions for sensitive children
Why are changes so challenging?
Changes, big or small, can feel exciting or even overwhelming for many children. This isn’t just true for kids with ASD, but also for highly sensitive children, those who need predictability, or kids who simply find transitions a bit more difficult. Think of a new classroom, moving house, a different teacher, or even a change in the daily routine at home.
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Jan 62 min read


The energy paradox: why you're exhausted after fun things (AuDHD)
The energy paradox: why you're exhausted after fun things (AuDHD)
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Oct 27, 20252 min read


Why little things trigger big emotions when you have AuDHD
"It's just a computer error," you tell yourself. "Why do I feel like the world is ending?"
When you have ASD and ADHD, "small" things are rarely small.
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Oct 18, 20252 min read


"Why am I like this?" (AuDHD)
"Why am I like this?"
It's a question many people with ASD and ADHD ask themselves daily. One day you need structure to function. The next day, that same structure feels like a cage. You want to do things perfectly, but you can't focus long enough. You're too much and too little at the same time.
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Oct 12, 20252 min read
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