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Creating a Sensory-Friendly Home: A Foundational Step for Neurodivergent Families

Creating a Sensory-Friendly Home: A Foundational Step for Neurodivergent Families For Parents, Children, and Relationships: Navigating the Spectrum Together As a later-diagnosed Au-ADHD woman, mother to a similarly diagnosed daughter, and likely grandmother to an autistic child as well, I understand intimately how neurodivergence threads its way through generations—often unnoticed until the patterns become too […]

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When Love Feels Like It Disappears: ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, and Object Permanence in Relationships

ADHD, Relationship / Grace Chatting

When Love Feels Like It Disappears: ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, and Object Permanence in Relationships If you’re in a relationship where one or both partners have ADHD, you may have noticed moments where love seems to vanish—suddenly, intensely, and without warning. These emotional waves often aren’t about what’s happening in the relationship, but rather the

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Navigating New Territory: Encouragement for the Newly Diagnosed Neurodivergent Parent of an ADHD Young Adult

ADHD, Autism / Grace Chatting

Navigating New Territory: Encouragement for the Newly Diagnosed Neurodivergent Parent of an ADHD Young Adult If you’ve recently discovered your own neurodivergence, perhaps after decades of feeling misunderstood, you’re likely experiencing a mixture of relief, confusion, overwhelm, and hope—all at once. Adding complexity, your young adult child with ADHD might be exhibiting challenging behaviours, leading

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

ADHD, Autism / Grace Chatting

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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How to Support the Whole Family When Raising an Autistic Child

ADHD, Autism, Relationship / Grace Chatting

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

ADHD, Relationship / Grace Chatting

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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The Complexities of Love and ADHD

ADHD, Relationship / Grace Chatting

The Complexities of Love and ADHD Relationships are an intricate dance requiring communication, emotional regulation, responsibility-sharing, and mutual support. Every couple faces challenges, but when one or both partners have ADHD, those challenges take on an extra layer of complexity. ADHD impacts attention, impulse control, emotional regulation, and executive functioning—often leading to miscommunication, frustration, and

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Deep Work and ADHD: How Focused Productivity Can Transform Your Life

ADHD, Personal Growth / Grace Chatting

Deep Work and ADHD: How Focused Productivity Can Transform Your Life In today’s fast-paced, distraction-heavy world, the ability to focus deeply on important tasks is increasingly rare. Cal Newport’s book Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World emphasizes that cultivating deep, focused work is the key to productivity, creativity, and professional success.

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Why People with ADHD Are Prone to Anxiety and Burnout—And What to Do About It

ADHD / Grace Chatting

Why People with ADHD Are Prone to Anxiety and Burnout—And What to Do About It If you have ADHD, you probably know the feeling: racing thoughts, a never-ending to-do list, and that overwhelming sense of “I should be doing more.” You might push yourself until you hit a wall—exhausted, anxious, and completely burnt out. You’re

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Navigating Love & ADHD

ADHD / Grace Chatting

Navigating Love & ADHD ADHD doesn’t mean you can’t have a deeply connected, fulfilling relationship. While ADHD brings unique challenges, it also comes with hidden strengths that can make love even more vibrant and meaningful. In this post, we’ll explore: The challenges ADHD brings to relationships. The strengths ADHD can offer in love. The essential

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