Wellbeing

Post-menopause, AuDHD and rage – what the hell is going on? 

ADHD, Autism, Wellbeing /

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 […]

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Neurodivergent sleep and menopause: Why sleep feels so hard (and what actually helps)

ADHD, Autism, Sleep, Wellbeing /

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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Why advocating for yourself can still feel hard with ADHD or autism

ADHD, Autism, Wellbeing /

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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I’ve just been diagnosed with ADHD – what do I do now? A gentle next step for women

ADHD, Wellbeing /

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD, you may be feeling a surprising mix of emotions. Relief, because something finally makes sense. Grief, for the years spent struggling without answers. Validation, tinged with anger or sadness. Or perhaps numbness, uncertainty, or the quiet thought – what happens now?   All these responses are normal. A

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Should I get assessed for ADHD in midlife? A gentle guide for women

ADHD, Reflection, Wellbeing /

This question often arrives with a mix of relief and doubt. Relief, because something has finally clicked and the struggles with focus, overwhelm, exhaustion or emotional intensity suddenly make sense. And doubt, because you’ve managed for this long, so surely it can’t be ADHD… can it?     For many women, especially in midlife, wondering

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When understanding yourself changes everything

Reflection, Wellbeing /

The new autism research helping late-identified women make sense of a lifetime of masking   For decades, autism was explained through one dominant idea: that autistic people were “mind-blind”. This theory suggested autistic individuals struggled to understand other people’s thoughts or emotions, shaping research, diagnosis, education and public perception for nearly forty years. Autism became

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