Is TikTok’s Return Just a Distraction? From TikTok Ban to Censorship: The Rise of Digital Authoritarianism in America & How the US Government’s War on TikTok is Just the Beginning
Continue reading TikTok’s Return: A Government Plot or a False Hope? The Oligarchy’s War on Free Speech – TikTok, Trump, and What’s Really Going On
Since the election results were announced over the past few weeks, I’ve felt an impending sense of dread, worried over all the “promises” 47 has made to do great harm to many people I care about (and people like me).
It’s like watching a train crash slowly while powerless to stop the inevitable damage resulting from its impact. Continue reading The Fear That Keeps Me Up at Night: Inauguration Day, the TikTok Ban, and the Future of America Under President Trump
Once I finally received my Autism diagnosis, I had many mixed feelings. On one hand, the Autism diagnosis brought a sense of relief, validating many of my lived experiences. It was a moment of profound understanding and acknowledgment. Yet, simultaneously, … Continue reading Learning I was NeuroDivergent at 29: Do I wish I could have found out sooner? No! And here’s why….
Learning Masking could have been more helpful (and less harmful) in my life if it had been optional or if I had been taught to look at Masking differently…
Continue reading Looking at NeuroDivergent Masking Differently: The Choice to Camouflage One’s NeuroDivergence… or Not.
Discovering the truth about my mind and the concept of NeuroDiversity was a transformative journey that empowered me in countless ways. The most significant impact was the newfound clarity that came with this awareness, shaping my compassion for myself and … Continue reading NeuroDiversity as a Tool for Unlocking Compassion (for the Self and Others)
Some NeuroDivergent characteristics are not inherently disabling, so some NeuroDivergent People may not see themselves through the lens of disability. However, some NeuroDivergent People, especially those whose differences cannot be helped by changing the world, will reasonably experience their NeuroDivergence as a disability.
As of today my January Fundraiser is now open (limited to the first 5 people who book via the link below). January’s Fundraiser & Update About Previous Fundraisers Earlier this month we got some of our RV repairs done (thanks … Continue reading 1 hour Zoom One to One “Ask Me Anything” Session are BACK!!!
This empowering workbook designed to help children and young people develop a positive understanding around their Autistic identity.
Continue reading Available NOW: Autism, Identity and Me Workbook for Children and Young People Aged 10+ and Parent Guide!!!
Although I found out about my NeuroDivergence when I was 29, I didn’t suddenly “become” NeuroDivergent (or Autistic) when my Autism was diagnosed in the fall of 2016. Because Autism is one of many lifelong forms of NeuroDivergence, I was … Continue reading Inclusion, NOT Segregation, Through Universal Design
When I started the NeuroDivergent Rebel Blog eight years ago, I was searching for something. However, despite my intense seeking, I did not find what I was looking for, so I decided to try my best to create and become the resource I desperately needed. The initial goal of my voyage (before I learned how few resources were available back then) was to learn more about myself. However, once I realized how alone I was (and likely many others were), my mission evolved (and wasn’t just about me and my own self-discovery anymore). I was no longer alone on my … Continue reading NeuroDivergent Rebel Blog Origin Story: Starting Down a New Path & Bringing You All with Me
