Happy Diwali. I spent a few months in India during my mid 30’s and it left a lasting impression on me. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, symbolising the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. In today’s polarised world it can be easy to ignore the nuance that exists. Part of my ongoing journey has been in exploring my own shadow parts. By bringing these into the light, it has helped me see both the external world and my o

It’s hard to compare my AuDHD brain with other people’s, when this is all I’ve ever known. But learning about how I function, and others too,  Has given me a road map, so I can return home. My Autistic brain likes structure and order. My ADHD thrives in the chaos. My Autistic brain likes rules and context. My ADHD brain likes to break the rules,  It struggles with boundaries, and sees endless possibilities. My Autistic brain can sometimes feel like I’m missing a user manual.