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.