mental-health
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THE COST OF SELF AWARENESS
I live by very simple principles. Those closest to me me know one of these to be how I won’t stop talking about this ‘unwritten social contract’. To me, we all have an obligation in every human relationship. Not contractual one, but I genuinely believe that if our paths cross, even for a moment, we… Continue reading
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Finding the courage to stand in my truth, even when others don’t see the struggle behind it.
I have felt isolated for the best part of 2 years now even in the midst of family and friends. Many of you have this notion that, since l was able to cope fine with undiagnosed neurodivergence for the first 33 years of my life, why am 1 suddenly making a big fuss about it… Continue reading
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The Cost of Forcing Neurodivergent Minds into Linear Systems
DECISION, DESCISIONS Preparing for the long-term sickness meeting on the 3rd of Feb 2026, I find myself at a crossroads. The looming prospect that this could well be my last day at this job, my contract about to be terminated due to medical reasons is a painful reminder of my past experiences. It’s like a… Continue reading
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NO, I AM NOT A NERD
Around this time last year, I booked my car in for servicing online a week ahead of the due date. On Friday morning of the day I was to take the car, I received a call from the mechanic. He said he wanted a bit more detail. First, he asked what time specifically I wanted… Continue reading
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Our ordeal
The funniest thing about living as an undiagnosed neurodivergent is you don’t know that you are not like everyone else. You are just constantly wondering how your friends seem to miraculously remember every single event or task with so much incredible details meanwhile, you have completely forgotten. When you are finally able to remember stuff,… Continue reading
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How I discovered my brain was playing hide and seek with ADHD.
How I Discovered My Brain Was Playing Hide and Seek with ADHD I use to be, I mean, I still am very forgetful. I was always losing my stuff. My keys, my phone, my wallet, in fact, my sanity. My friends joked at how very forgetful I am, especially for someone still young. At times… Continue reading
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