Neuroqueer Life

Burnout hits differently when you’re neurodivergent. It’s not just about being tired from work or needing a vacation—it’s often a deep,...

Being misgendered can be painful and exhausting. This guide offers 10 practical scripts for responding when someone uses the wrong pronouns—at work, with family, or in daily life. Learn how to set clear boundaries, when to correct or redirect, and why your choice to speak up (or not) is always valid. Expecting respect isn’t asking too much.

The holiday season can be full of grief triggers, especially if you’re Covid-conscious, queer, trans, neurodivergent, or living with chronic illness or chronic pain. Discover creative strategies and tools to support you in making space for grief during the holidays...

An honest reflection on safety, identity, and cultivating authenticity On Halloween, we put on masks and costumes for fun — to try on...

A guide for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks to plan ahead, set boundaries, and reclaim the season with intention—not obligation The...

You deserve to be all of who you are—even at work. In many workplaces, professionalism is quietly coded: not too loud, not too soft, not...

A childhood board game revealed hidden struggles with autism. Lara shares her story of growing up undiagnosed and finding meaning in late discovery.

Feeling burned out by summer's heat, noise, and social expectations? This post explores sensory overload, internalized productivity shame, and how rest can be a radical act—especially for neurodivergent queer folks.

If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Everyone else seems to have this whole adulthood thing figured out—what’s wrong with me?” — you’re not alone.

By Helen Dempsey-Henofer, LCSW ADHD-CCSP Growing Up Queer and Neurodivergent in Rural Virginia I was a confused, socially awkward kid who...

If you’re queer, neurodivergent, and alive right now, chances are you’ve felt it — the hollow ache in your chest when the world feels...

If you've found yourself at this particular blog post, Am I Autistic?  may be a question you've been wrestling with. This article is...

Last fall, I met a man in a tiny vegan restaurant in New York City. As we were chatting about our lives, he told me that he loves human...

In troubled times, values-based action can be a lifeline we follow back towards clarity and purpose. It can lend meaning to life’s most...

Time to get real and vulnerable. My mind goes: Ugh! Why?!? It's hard. Writing blog posts, being visible in social media content,...

Chances are, if you’ve found yourself in this weird corner of the internet, you might be struggling with being kind to yourself. You’re...

Are you an endlessly creative human or entrepreneur who often feels discouraged by being "bad at adulting"? Same. I was diagnosed with...

In a world that often feels intent on fitting square pegs into round holes, embracing what sets you apart can feel not only daunting but...

the neurodivergent mind and a world on fire CW: If reading a blog post by a psychotherapist that speaks to the link between wellbeing and...

Hey Hey Hey You Incredible Human, Little update on what's going on in my world: In May of this year I presented at my first post-grad...