I am a neurodiverse mother raising neurospicy children, surfing the swells of parenting struggle and ease. Along the way I learned that neurodivergence is a difference, not a disorder, and when one or more family members have ADHD, autism, HSP, sensory processing disorder and beyond, it can add a juicy layer of complexity to the family dynamics.
Pregnancy, postpartum and parenting shine a spotlight on those nuances and lift them to the surface, influencing how we feel about ourselves as partners, parents and people. Over time I learned that I was not alone, and that many women experience increased anxiety, depression, exhaustion and loss of confidence while masking or hiding their parenting distress. And that, thankfully, it's totally "normal" for good moms to feel a wide range of emotions at all stages of motherhood!