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Paths Uncharted.
A collaborative blog by Divergent Path Wellness
exploring mental health in context, centering neurodivergent and queer experiences, and undermining prescriptive paths
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This Is Me: How To Respond To Being Misgendered
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.

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
5 days ago2 min read


How to Support a Trans Loved One in 2026: A Back-to-Basics Guide
Let’s be honest: things are hard . They’ve been hard for a while, and in 2026 they remain hard in very specific, targeted ways for trans people — especially trans kids and teens. If you’ve been paying attention to the news, social media, or political discourse, you’ve likely seen it: trans people treated like a debate, a threat, or a problem to solve. So let’s say this clearly and without caveats: Trans people are not the problem. Your identity is real. You deserve safety, di

Hannah Dickey MSW, LCSW
Jan 244 min read


Why Is It So Hard to Find an Affirming Therapist Who Accepts My Insurance?
If you’ve ever searched for an in-network therapist who truly “gets it”—someone inclusive, LGBTQ-affirming, neurodivergent-friendly, and...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Dec 10, 20256 min read


Self-Advocacy at Work: Confronting Queer Erasure in Professional Spaces
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...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Sep 19, 20255 min read


The Poor Kid Game: On Vulnerability and Unidentified Autism
A childhood board game revealed hidden struggles with autism. Lara shares her story of growing up undiagnosed and finding meaning in late discovery.

Lara Schaeffer
Aug 29, 20258 min read
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