Late diagnosis, societal expectations, and the uncomfortable question at the centre of the neurodiversity conversation We talk a lot about neurodivergence now: ADHD, autism, masking, burnout, sensory overload, executive dysfunction. And rightly so because awareness matters as does language and understanding ourselves. But lately, I’ve found myself circling a different question entirely: What even is […]
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Reflections on late-discovered ADHD and autism, motherhood, intergenerational trauma and healing within families. There’s something very strange about writing a book about your life. Not because of the writing itself, although that can be emotional enough, but because at some point the people who know you best begin reading parts of you that perhaps they’ve
There’s a sentence I hear often from women in midlife: “My ADHD diagnosis explained so much… but there are still pieces that don’t quite fit.” For many women, receiving an ADHD diagnosis can feel life-changing. Suddenly there is language for the overwhelm, procrastination, emotional intensity, burnout and exhaustion that may have been present for decades.
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If you’ve ever sat staring at a blank email, wondering how on earth to explain your ADHD at work without it turning into a “big thing”, you’re not alone. This is one of those conversations that can feel surprisingly loaded – because you care. About your work, your reputation, and how you’re perceived. Let’s
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I’m a post-menopause AuDHD woman and I am so bloody angry. My tolerance has dropped through the floor. Things that I used to be able to brush off now feel unbearable. I’m snapping more easily, holding onto frustration for longer, and feeling this constant simmering rage that I can’t seem to shift. I’m angry at my parents, my children and my husband. I’m angry at Donald Trump and about the state
Post-menopause, AuDHD and rage – what the hell is going on? Read More »
There’s a moment many women quietly recognise. You’re still doing all the things – work, home, life – but it suddenly feels harder. Focus slips, motivation disappears. Small, simple tasks feel disproportionately overwhelming. Your patience feels thinner, your brain fog heavier. And somewhere in the middle of all that, a thought appears: What is happening
ADHD and perimenopause in the UK: What every woman should know Read More »
If getting to sleep – or waking up – feels like a battle, I want to start by saying this gently: it might not be a “you problem”. I see this so often with the women I work with, especially those who are neurodivergent. You try the routines, read the advice and you know what
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I recently read an article about the growing mental health crisis affecting Gen X women, and it really stayed with me. Not because it was shocking, but because it felt familiar. It captured something many women are experiencing quietly. That sense of feeling unlike yourself, things feeling harder than they used to, wondering where your
Learning to advocate for yourself is something many of us are encouraged to do more of. We’re told it’s healthy to speak up about our needs, set boundaries and be honest about what we can realistically manage. In theory it sounds empowering. In reality, it can sometimes feel a little more complicated. Recently I found
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For many women, ADHD isn’t just about the brain. It’s experienced through the body – in energy levels, nervous system responses and everyday wellbeing. A growing body of clinical observation and research is starting to clarify why this might be true, especially when conditions like Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
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