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Unmasking Autism in Women: My Diagnosis at 70 and Why So Many of Us Are Still Being Missed

Unmasking Autism in Women: My Diagnosis at 70 and Why So Many of Us Are Still Being Missed

Unmasking Autism in Women: My Diagnosis at 70 and Why So Many of Us Are Still Being Missed “I don’t fit in… and I’m not going to.” That phrase came to me again just this morning as I sat with Alan over coffee. It wasn’t defiant; it was grounding. A declaration I’ve returned to—sometimes in […]

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Out of sight, out of mind - object permanence

“Out of Sight, Out of Mind?” — Understanding Object Permanence and ADHD in Daily Life and Relationships

 “Out of Sight, Out of Mind?” — Understanding Object Permanence and ADHD in Daily Life and Relationships Have you ever forgotten about something or someone the moment they left your line of sight? Maybe you completely overlooked an unpaid bill buried under a stack of papers or forgot a close friend’s birthday because they weren’t

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How to Support the Whole Family When Raising an Autistic Child

How to Support the Whole Family When Raising an Autistic Child Why siblings, grandparents, and a firm parenting partnership matter—and how to create your Circle of Support Raising an autistic child requires a village—but not just any town. It takes an intentional, informed, and compassionate circle of support. When parents focus solely on the child

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Five Gentle, Neuro-Affirming Ways to Strengthen Family Alignment When You’re All Wired a Little Differently

Five Gentle, Neuro-Affirming Ways to Strengthen Family Alignment When You’re All Wired a Little Differently

Five Gentle, Neuro-Affirming Ways to Strengthen Family Alignment When You’re All Wired a Little Differently For neurodivergent parents raising an autistic child (and often other neurodivergent kids, too), “getting on the same page” can feel like herding butterflies: beautiful, possible, and utterly nonlinear. Below are five low-friction practices that respect everyone’s wiring while nudging the

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The ADHD Financial Rollercoaster: How to Manage Money Without Destroying Your Relationship

The ADHD Financial Rollercoaster: How to Manage Money Without Destroying Your Relationship Money is one of the most significant stressors in any relationship. Still, when ADHD is involved, finances can feel like an unpredictable rollercoaster of impulsive spending, forgotten bills, last-minute scrambles, and financial anxiety. One partner might be the carefree spender, making impulsive purchases

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Adult ADHD and Love: Why Partners Feel Rejected—and How to Rebuild Connection

Adult ADHD and Love: Why Partners Feel Rejected—and How to Rebuild Connection Feeling seen, heard, and valued in a loving relationship is essential. Yet for many couples where one partner lives with Adult ADHD, a painful and often misunderstood dynamic can develop: one partner feels neglected, the other feels criticised or misunderstood. If you’ve found

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Lost Men and the Masculinity Crisis: And How Women Can Help

Lost Men and the Masculinity Crisis: And How Women Can Help There’s a quiet and growing crisis in the lives of many men—a deep sense of being lost, disconnected, or falling behind in a rapidly shifting world. We see the signs: educational decline, emotional suppression, rising loneliness, and the troubling statistics around male suicide and

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Regenospan and the Wise Inner Counsellor

Regenospan and the Wise Inner Counsellor: A New Vision of Aging and Self-Transcendence The Regenospan approach to ageing marks a revolutionary departure from traditional perceptions. It reframes growing older as a dynamic, regenerative, and deeply spiritual process. Far from a decline, Regenospan embraces ageing as an opportunity for continuous self-transcendence. Expanding beyond our previous limitations

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