Mental Health & Neurodivergent Insights

Every day tasks that can be hard for Neurodivergents (and why)

Posted: October 29, 2025

This post explores why everyday tasks like brushing teeth, showering, and doing dishes can feel overwhelming for neurodivergent adults. It educates readers on executive function, sensory processing, and nervous system differences, while emphasizing inclusivity and reducing shame. Practical tips help readers approach these daily challenges with compassion, understanding that what’s easy for one person may be difficult for another.

You’re Not Broken: When ADHD and Life Collide

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Posted: October 28, 2025

Have You Ever Crashed Out Because ADHD Makes Life So. Dang. Hard? This is a real story about a recent crashout I experienced, and I want to share it with you for two reasons: If you can relate, I want to normalize this kind of...

Authentically You- a guide to unmasking for neurodivergents

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Posted: October 21, 2025

Authenticity isn’t all-or-nothing—it’s different shades of the same color. For neurodivergent people, unmasking means finding the version of yourself that feels both real and safe.

What is Neurodivergence?

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Posted: October 9, 2025

What Is Neurodivergence? Understanding the many ways our brains and bodies can work You may have heard the word neurodivergent before—maybe on social media, in therapy, or from a friend who was recently diagnosed. But what does it really mean? And how does it shape...

Why Adulting is So Hard: Executive Dysfunction Unpacked

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Posted: March 28, 2025

Ever ask the question--"Why is adulting SO hard?" Ever set a goal for yourself--again, and again, only to give up each and every time? Ever forget to defrost something for dinner? or how about forgetting appointments? Ever avoid a simple task like picking up milk, or going to the pharmacy, just because it's not a part of your daily routine already? You can thank executive dysfunction for these things.