Breaking Free from the Fear of Taking Up Space
Within me lives a deep fear of being seen. For my pain, insecurities, and intensities. And for my light, joys, and successes. Because when you open up to the world, you’re vulnerable. Some may love you, some may hate you, and some may take advantage of you. It was the last two that kept me […]
The Neurodivergent Phoenix: Why “Crazy” is due for a Reframe
For centuries, women who didn’t conform were labelled, silenced, and controlled. They were called witches and burned at the stake. They were institutionalised, diagnosed with “hysteria,” and told their emotions were a disease. They were branded as “crazy,” “too much,” “unstable,” or “broken.” And today, for neurodivergent women – especially those with ADHD or autism […]