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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5 Surprising Menopause Symptoms
Did you know there are around 34 recognised symptoms of perimenopause and menopause? And as research continues, that list seems to keep growing. We all know about hot flushes and night sweats, but here are five surprising menopause symptoms that might just shock you… Electric Shocks Many women describe experiencing…
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Parenting a Child with PDA: The Toll Nobody Talks About
Even after years of parenting my PDA child, I still have those days when nothing seems to go right, and I feel like a failure. Parenting is hard enough, but when you add in that you have to think so hard about every single thing you say to your child.…
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ADHD Child Morning Routine: Why School Mornings Are So Hard for Children with ADHD, Autism and PDA
Does your ADHD or autistic child struggle with a morning routine? It’s not laziness, defiance, or bad parenting. Every morning feels like Groundhog Day. You’ve woken them countless times. You’ve called them even more. Shoes are nowhere to be found, and the socks don’t feel right. All this, all before…
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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.