As a Neurodivergent mum with three Neurodiverse boys, I know how hard daily life can feel. Supporting yourself is tough. Supporting your children at the same time can feel overwhelming. You work hard to make sure they get the understanding, help, and adjustments they need. You try to keep routines steady and emotions calm. All the while, you do everything you can to avoid burning out.
Then menopause arrives, bringing a whole new set of challenges. The strategies you relied on start to slip away. Skills that once felt solid begin to fail. You may even worry that you’re facing early-onset dementia. It’s confusing and frightening. Many Neurodivergent women experience the same struggles. You are not alone, believe me, I’ve been there! There are ways to navigate this stage with support and hope.
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My honest product edit — what has actually helped with the AuDHD, the perimenopause, and the renovation chaos
This post contains affiliate links for some products; they will be clearly marked. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I also have a personal discount code for the collagen I mentioned — I can’t share it publicly, but…
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Five years waiting for an ADHD assessment — what the system costs women, and why the gender diagnosis gap is a crisis hiding in plain sight
The author shares her experience of waiting five years for an ADHD assessment amid personal challenges. After recognising her neurodivergence during menopause, she navigates her children’s diagnoses while advocating for better support for women. She highlights systemic issues causing long wait times and the need for improved understanding and training…
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I had postnatal depression, undiagnosed ADHD, and no idea the two were connected. This is what happened — and why it matters for every woman diagnosed too late.
This post highlights the critical connection between postnatal depression (PND) and undiagnosed ADHD, rooted in the author’s personal journey. It underscores the importance of awareness, diagnosis, and support for new mothers experiencing these challenges. Emphasising the need for healthcare professionals to recognise symptoms early to improve outcomes and save lives.
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Renovation chaos, an ADHD brain, and two things that have genuinely helped.
On Saturday, the kitchen delivery arrived unexpectedly, causing total panic due to incomplete preparations and prior disruptions. This exemplifies my executive dysfunction in managing plans amid unexpected events, especially difficult for those with ADHD. However, with support and help, the delivery went smoothly and things seem to be moving in…
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A new chapter, old walls, and why I started over: welcome to How Felicity Finds
In a personal account of renovating a Victorian farmhouse, Fay reflects on her family’s journey navigating ADHD, autism, and menopause. She shares insights on embracing the chaos of life changes while fostering community through her platform, ADHD Menopause and Me. Updates on the renovation and rural life experiences will be…
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ADHD Jobs – What Suits Us Best?
I originally wrote this post back in April 2023, and I can’t believe how much has happened in 3 small years, and how I’m pretty much back to square one again. Back in 2023, I was looking at senior school places for Sam and possibly full-time work for me. Little…