Neurodiversity describes the natural variety in how human brains function from thinking styles to learning patterns. This article explains what neurodiversity really means, outlines common examples such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and high sensitivity, and explores how these differences shape daily life. We also look at how neurodivergence shows up in adults, the debate around self-diagnosis, and why myths about it being a “trend” miss the point.
Continue ReadingI Was Never Introverted. Just Wired Differently.
For a long time, I thought I was simply introverted. And that I needed to change that. And could. Looking back, that’s like saying: “I’ve always just liked to listen in.”But it wasn’t about listening. I wanted to be part of things. Even watching meant more to me than hearing. The Misconception. What are we even talking about? Let’s define it briefly: Sounds kind of similar, right? Informally, people often use the terms interchangeably. This isn’t just about language. It’s about identity, and the long shadow of a misunderstanding. And because I – like many autistic people – tend to take things literally (well, everything, really… though over time you… Read More
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