Autism

For the first 52 years of my life, I thought I was highly sensitive, smart, well-educated, intuitive, spiritually aware and I guess, weird, quirky, different. When I finally joined the dots on being Autistic, it was a true lightbulb moment. It was exhilarating to know a great deal more about my brain and to join…

I’d always wanted to be a mum but my concept of motherhood was very idealised and abstract. I was wholeheartedly disconnected from the harsher realities of raising children. And perhaps it was meant to be that way because the truth is, my mothering journey has been the most life-changing and spiritually expanding path I’ve trodden.…

I understand myself so much better now. Making the realisation that I’m Autistic at 52 made for quite an intense and emotional start to 2023. The penny-drop moments were frequent and many. Old friends went aha, yes, I see that. My kids and husband were kind and supportive with the occasional humorous, yet grounding dig.…

At the fairly ripe old age of 52, I finally worked out that I’m neurodivergent and that I identify with the characteristics of Autism. I’m a mum of two grown-up kids and a mini-schnauzer, wife, psychologist, spiritual mentor, astrologer, yogi, meditator, nature-lover and passionate life-long learner. So, whether you’re here as a curious neurotypical person,…