If you’re a parent—especially one with neurodivergent kids—you probably know how to advocate like a pro.You speak up at IEP meetings.You research therapies.You email the school when something doesn’t feel right.You show up and fight, even when you’re exhausted. But advocating for yourself?That’s the part we’re never taught.And honestly—it can feel so much harder. 🧍♀️ContinueContinue reading “Part 5: How to Advocate for Yourself (When You’re Better at Advocating for Everyone Else)”
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The Clutter Spiral: ADHD, Overwhelm, and Why “Just Clean It” Doesn’t Work
I used to think I was just messy. Lazy, even. I’d beat myself up for the piles of laundry, the dishes in the sink, the random half-finished “organizing” projects that somehow made things worse. Now I know better. This isn’t laziness—it’s ADHD. It’s executive dysfunction.It’s being a neurodivergent mom in a world that equates clutterContinueContinue reading “The Clutter Spiral: ADHD, Overwhelm, and Why “Just Clean It” Doesn’t Work”
Health for Moms: Advocating for Yourself When No One Else Does
As moms, we’re often the voice for everyone else—our kids, our partners, our families. We advocate for school accommodations, for medical answers, for schedules that make sense and support that never seems to come soon enough. But when it comes to ourselves? That’s where things get complicated. I’ve been on a mental health journey forContinueContinue reading “Health for Moms: Advocating for Yourself When No One Else Does”
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