Carer Connex

22/05/2026

Do you know the difference?

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From .is.mental.illness

13/05/2026

Why So Many Girls Grow Up Feeling “Different” Without Knowing Why
A lot of autistic girls don’t get noticed because they learn very early how to blend in.
They study conversations before speaking. They rehearse reactions. They force eye contact even when it feels uncomfortable. They become the “quiet,” “mature,” “sensitive,” or “overthinking” girl while carrying constant exhaustion underneath.
Many grow up believing they are just too emotional, too awkward, too intense, or “hard to understand.” What people often miss is how much energy it takes to mask confusion, sensory overwhelm, social anxiety, and the fear of getting something wrong.
Because autism in girls and women can look different than stereotypes, many spend years feeling out of place before finally realizing their brain was never broken.
It was simply trying to survive in a world that expected them to hide who they really were.

02/05/2026

Set your boundaries

🙌I’m in my boundary-setting era! 🙌 This is such a great list of responses to protect mental and emotional health. My thoughts:
💭 Do you use phrases like this?
💭What has been the response?
💭Are there any sentences you would add to this list?

Wonderful boundary-setting options to support mental and emotional health from Positively Present 💛

26/04/2026

19/04/2026

ADHD kids?….

Raise Happy & Independent Teens