Explore the complex causes and symptoms of ADHD in this insightful guide. Untangle ADHD and gain understanding to foster self-compassion and growth.

The "Keys in the Fridge" Moment Have you ever found your keys in the fridge or forgotten a word mid-sentence, struggling to recall a thought that was just there? Perhaps you’ve been hit by an overwhelming wave of tiredness, feeling that the mental load of juggling work, family, and life has become inexplicably heavier. If you’re a woman in your late 30s or 40s, you might be asking if this is just aging, stress, or something more. The answer is that it is something more. These

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) stems from prolonged trauma, often in childhood, where safety and love were inconsistent. Unlike single-event PTSD, it disrupts emotional development and relationships, leading to shame, fear of abandonment, and difficulty trusting others. Survivors may struggle with emotional instability, hypervigilance, or dissociation. Healing is possible through trauma-informed therapy and supportive, safe relationships that help rebuild trust and self-worth.

Neurodiversity-affirming therapy represents a profound shift in how we understand, support, and engage with neurodivergent individuals. Moving away from the traditional pathology paradigm, this model aligns with the Neurodiversity Paradigm (NDP)—which recognizes neurocognitive differences such as autism and ADHD not as disorders to be fixed, but as natural, valid forms of human variation.