06/05/2026
✨ ADHD + Dyslexia + Dyscalculia ✨
Getting diagnosed has been a big moment for me… and if I’m honest, it’s still very new. It’s early days and I’m still trying to process it all.
Before my diagnosis, I spent years just pushing through life. Trying to stay organised, trying to keep up, trying to manage the constant noise in my head. Time never made sense to me, my brain was always busy, and things like reading, writing, numbers, money, dates and directions could feel overwhelming at times. But I didn’t have the words for it — I just thought this was how life was meant to feel.
Looking back now, I realise I was living in fight or flight for years.
Since being diagnosed, it’s like things finally make sense… but it’s also a lot to take in. I’m learning what it means for me and how my brain works. I’m starting to give myself more time, more patience, and more understanding. I’m learning to take breaks when I need them and not feel guilty about it. I’m learning that rest is part of regulation.
I also want to make the point that Neurodivergent is not a trend or a buzzword It’s a lived experience.
It affects how you think, how you feel, how you process the world, how you cope, how you parent, how you work, how you regulate, and how you get through everyday life. And while there are struggles, there are also so many strengths.
Energy work and meditation have been a huge support for me through all of this. They help me ground myself, calm my nervous system and reconnect with myself when life feels too much.
Creativity and art have always been my safe space too. It’s where my mind feels calm and free. And now as a parent, I see how powerful that is with my own children — helping them regulate through creativity, calm spaces and emotional awareness.
This is still new and I’m still figuring it out… but I already feel like I’m beginning to understand myself on a deeper level.
And that alone feels like a huge step. If you relate to any of this, you're not alone ❤️
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