#self-advocacy

#self-advocacy

I knew from my parents' divorce that I was going to show my kid that you've got to fight for your happiness. And I knew that it was going to be better to do it when he was younger than it was going to be when he was five and aware, or eight and aware.

Mentors and champions provide sunlight to help opportunities grow and expand. Speaking up in class plants seeds of visibility and engagement with professors.

Many women with ADHD spend years masking or overcompensating for their symptoms, trying to 'be it all.' This 'masking' phenomenon results in a delay in diagnosis.

I had to Google giardiasis to get it treated after months of ineffective antibiotics and persistent, severe stomach issues, leading me to a proper diagnosis.

At her age, I kept my emotions to myself. Growing up, expressing my emotions was often thought to be a show of weakness or rebellion, and calling out my mother on something certainly wasn't an option I ever considered.

Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical society can create challenges, but narrative therapy can help individuals reinterpret their self-stories, revealing their strengths and addressing their difficulties.