You’ve apologized for being late again. Your partner is frustrated. Your boss is concerned. And you’re sitting there thinking, “I swear I thought I had more time.” The shame hits hard because you genuinely tried. You care about being punctual. You set multiple alarms. But somehow, time slipped through your fingers again, and now everyone…
You know that moment when you sit down to check your phone quickly, and suddenly an hour has evaporated? Or when you’re certain you have plenty of time before your appointment, only to realize with a jolt of panic that you should have left ten minutes ago? If you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, these experiences aren’t…
Parenting a neurodivergent child, someone whose brain processes and experiences the world differently, such as with ADHD or autism, can be both significant and incredibly challenging. It often requires learning how to balance your child’s unique needs with your own boundaries and emotional well-being. Many caregivers pour so much energy into supporting their child that…
You’re sitting in a meeting when someone makes a comment that feels off to you. Nobody else seems to notice, but something about their tone, their body language, maybe just the energy in the room, makes you uneasy. Later, you find out your instinct was right. But in the moment, you second-guessed yourself because no…