Navigating Burnout in a World of Threats and Misinformation
When the world feels loud, our nervous systems feel it first. For neurodivergent adults, the constant noise of misinformation and threat rhetoric can accelerate burnout. This piece explores how to protect your energy, set boundaries with information, and re-anchor in what restores you.
Job Searching as a Polymath: A Choose Your Own Adventure
Some people follow a straight path into one career. I never wanted that. For me, job searching has always been more like a Choose Your Own Adventure — each role a new chapter, each change a chance to grow.
50 Years In, Still Learning How to Be Me
At 50, I’m not “late.” I’m right on time. As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent adult, I’ve learned that clarity, compassion, and sustainable systems matter more than chasing “normal.”
When the Audition Ends: Unmasking Neurodivergence
Masking often feels like a lifelong audition — rehearsing, performing, and hiding parts of who you are to be accepted. But what happens when you stop playing the part? This post explores the costs of masking, the power hidden within it, and what it looks like to step into your own story.
What I Do: Direct Support for Neurodivergent Adults
“Direct support isn’t just about helping with tasks — it’s about honoring the whole person, their autonomy, and the unique ways their brain and body work best.”