When the Mind Says Yes, But the Brain Says No: Living with Executive Dysfunction

by Ariel & Charissa | Apr 29, 2025 | Neurodivergent

Have you ever stared at a sink full of dishes, willing yourself to get up and wash them—and still not moved? You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re not failing.  You might just be experiencing executive dysfunction.    What Is Executive Dysfunction?   ...

“Why Does This Hurt So Much?” – Living with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

by Ariel & Charissa | Apr 27, 2025 | Neurodivergent

Have you ever had someone cancel plans and felt like they secretly hate you? Or received constructive feedback and suddenly spiraled into shame, panic, or self-loathing?  You’re not overreacting. You might be living with something called Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria,...

Stimming: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Learning to Embrace It

by Ariel & Charissa | Apr 25, 2025 | Neurodivergent, Uncategorized

Introduction Stimming—short for “self-stimulatory behavior”—is a natural part of many neurodivergent experiences, especially among autistic and ADHD individuals. Yet many of us grew up being told to stop, hide, or “control” these behaviors. The...

Meltdowns: Understanding the Overwhelm We Can’t Always Control

by Ariel & Charissa | Apr 23, 2025 | Neurodivergent

What Is a Meltdown? A meltdown is not a tantrum. It’s not an overreaction, a cry for attention, or something we can simply “control.” A meltdown is a neurological response to extreme overwhelm—sensory, emotional, mental, or a combination of all three. For many...

Why It’s Okay to Fidget: Embracing Movement as a Form of Self-Regulation

by Ariel & Charissa | Apr 23, 2025 | Neurodivergent

Introduction Fidgeting has long been misunderstood. Many of us grew up hearing things like “sit still,” “stop tapping,” or “pay attention.” But what if those behaviors weren’t signs of distraction or disrespect—but tools for focus, calm, and self-regulation? Fidgeting...