Honest, practical support for quietly neurodivergent people
Spoon theory started in chronic illness communities but has become one of the most useful frameworks in neurodivergent spaces. This article explains where it came from, what it means for autistic and ADHD people specifically, and how to use it practically, both for yourself and for understanding someone in your life who lives with limited, unpredictable energy.
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Job hunting is hard. Job hunting while neurodivergent — from a standing start of redundancy, gardening leave, and a nervous system not built for relentless self-promotion — is something else entirely. This article covers the application process, interviews, disclosure decisions, psychometric testing, and the emotional load, from someone writing in the middle of it.
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For many neurodivergent people, holidays and unstructured days can feel more draining than a working week — not because something is wrong, but because structure does more cognitive work than most people realise. This article explores why time off doesn’t always feel restful, and offers gentle, low-pressure approaches to making unstructured time a little more inhabitable.
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From the outside you might look calm and capable; at home you’re collapsing on the sofa, forgetting to eat and avoiding people. This article explores how long-term masking can feed into autistic burnout, what “quietly falling apart” can look like in everyday life, and offers small, realistic ways to unmask safely and protect your limited energy.
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