NeurodiversCity
This is my outlet. A space to empty my brain. Somewhere to be me and to share the overwhelm because life as a Neurodiverse family can feel just TOO much. I want other people to know that it's OK to say that.
I want to build a mini city of Neurodiversity - figuratively speaking! Where we can all be awkward, confess to our struggles and not be judged for our honesty. A blog seemed the ideal way to start.....
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Who am I?
This should be the easy part right?! I think sometimes I'm still not sure. So I'll stick to the facts for now......
I am a 40(ish) year old Neurodiverse Mum with two neurodiverse boys age 10 & 12. Both have a combined ADHD diagnosis (although present very differently) and the Eldest is awaiting an ASD assesment.
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I am no expert on the topics I might write about. I am not right or wrong. I am a mum, with too many thoughts, that wants to empty my brain.
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My Story
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I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 40's and have been (well, actually I still am) on a journey to finally find myself at the same time as trying to understand and help my children navigate a world where they often feel that they don't fit in.
Four years ago I knew nothing about ADHD and through the (painstaking) process of trying to get support and diagnosis for my boys everything suddenly clicked into place and explained so much about me and my life.
For the past few years I have been using writing as an outlet but never been quite sure what to do with the words. Do I start a blog, do I write a book?
I have unfinished writing stuffed here and there, I don't have a plan, I don't posses the organisation skills (or the pateince) to put together a whole book. Yet I'm also scared of starting a blog, because what if everyone hates me and disagrees with me (there will definitely be a peice dedicated to RSD)?!
Life has gradually become more challenging and I have shared a few things I have written with friends and family just really so I can articulate how I feel. They have encouraged me to find a way to 'publish' them, so here I am (feeling overwhelmed at the prospect) hoping that in sharing I might help other people to feel seen and understood.
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