Autism Isn’t Manipulation-Proof
Moving Beyond the Myth of Perfect Innocence Right, let’s talk…
Autism Isn’t Manipulation-Proof
Moving Beyond the Myth of Perfect Innocence Right, let’s talk about something that doesn’t seem to get talked about nearly enough. Autistic people need accountability too. And before somebody starts clutching their pearls, I’m not talking about abusing children or punishing somebody for being autistic. I’m talking about parents recognising that their autistic child is…
The ADHD Trap: Too Many Ideas, Not Enough Results
I am fairly certain I could start a business whilst standing in a supermarket queue. All it takes is somebody complaining about a problem and my brain is off. Before I’ve even reached the checkout, I’ve identified a gap in the market, chosen a business name, designed a logo and worked out how much money…
Am I Judgemental or Just Fed Up?
The older I get, the less patience I seem to have. Somebody starts telling me a story and within three minutes I’m already spotting the plot holes. Somebody promises the world and delivers absolutely nothing. Another person somehow finds themselves at the centre of every bit of workplace drama whilst maintaining they are merely an…
Why Were So Many Children in My Mum’s Group Autistic?
Many years ago, I joined an online mums’ group. We were all expecting babies around the same time and, like many new parents, shared everything from sleepless nights and feeding dramas to first words, first steps and school milestones. As the years passed, life naturally took us in different directions. Some members remained active on…
Asperger’s vs Autism: What Are We Really Arguing About?
I’ve been watching the Asperger’s versus autism debate for a while now and I can’t help feeling that people are arguing about the wrong thing. Officially, Asperger’s was folded into Autism Spectrum Disorder over a decade ago. The science has largely moved on. The diagnostic manuals have moved on. Yet some people are still passionately…
Why Smart Men Sometimes Look Clueless
Every woman knows the feeling. The washing basket is overflowing. The bin is one yoghurt pot away from becoming a health hazard. There are three empty milk cartons in the fridge. Yet somehow your husband walks straight past every single one as though they are completely invisible. By this point, you have convinced yourself he…
ADHD Anger: The Damage Nobody Talks About
Over the years, I have noticed something that keeps appearing in neurodivergent circles, and if I am honest, it has left me scratching my head more than once. Every now and then I come across somebody who seems permanently angry. Not somebody having a bad day. Not somebody going through a difficult period. I mean…
Autism Didn’t Exist In My Day
One of my favourite conversations is when somebody confidently announces that autism didn’t exist when they were young. Five minutes later they’re explaining how they’ve eaten the same breakfast since 1978, refuse to answer unexpected phone calls, know every railway route in Britain, and become visibly distressed if somebody moves their favourite chair. At which…
Perimenopause Brain Fog: The Symptom That Terrified Me Most
There are plenty of perimenopause symptoms that nobody warns you about. The random rage. The anxiety. The insomnia. The feeling that your body has suddenly decided to freelance without consulting you first. But none of them frightened me quite as much as brain fog. Before perimenopause, I prided myself on having a sharp memory. I…
Why Do I Get Bad Vibes From Some People?
Have you ever met someone who technically hasn’t done anything wrong, yet your brain files them under “absolutely not” within three minutes? No evidence. No witness statements. No CCTV footage. Just a vibe. An irritating little feeling that follows you around like a fly at a barbecue. Now before anyone starts accusing me of thinking…
