Introduction I am not an expert in hypermobility. I know people who are and will be sharing resources in this blog. At 60, I can look back and see that I have a number of symptoms of hypermobility. They have affected me physically and mentally. One example is...
The Emotional Side of ADHD: Living with Feelings
(discount details at the end of the blog) Some days, everything clicks. You’re in flow — ideas sparkle, energy feels limitless, connections make sense. Then, out of nowhere, the clouds roll in. A sharp comment stings for hours. The to-do list feels impossible. You...
Understanding RSD and PDA: Managing Emotional Sensitivity as an AuDHDer
ADHD people are generally more emotionally sensitive and reactive than neurotypical individuals. My RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria) is not triggered by criticism about work or things that are correct or fair. It is triggered by unfairness, gaslighting, rudeness,...
Celebrating ADHD: Strengths, Insights, and How to Thrive
We have just come to the end of ADHD Awareness Month and this blog is a celebration. ADHD can bring many challenges but it is important to remember that ADHD people have many strengths and skills. When we ask for help and spend time with those who understand us, we...
Understanding Autism and ADHD in Women Over 50
I received my autism diagnosis at age 56 in 2021 and discovered my combined ADHD soon after. For 55 years I just thought I was weird, mad and didn’t fit into the world. I didn’t have the handbook that most other people seemed to get so I went through life trying my...
Supporting Neurodivergent People: Insights, Resources, and Therapy Approaches
Supporting the Growing Number of People Diagnosed with Neurodivergent Conditions With more people being diagnosed with neurodivergent conditions like autism and ADHD, understanding and supporting them is more important than ever. Here’s how my personal journey and...






