ABOUT

My name is Louise. I was diagnosed with autism in my late forties, and two years later diagnosed with ADHD.

This blog is my journey from late diagnosis, how I navigate the ups and downs of life, and the strategies I use to cope.

I also write about my lifestyle, my life experiences, and raising awareness about neurodiversity.

Autism and ADHD can look different in each person. This is one way they can present.

This blog is for reference and education only, and not professional advice. Please consult a specialist for diagnosis or support.

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happiness

  • I am going to take a month away from the blog to focus on my well-being. Thank you all for your patience, and I’m looking forward to sharing new posts again. Read more

  • My 1st Anniversary

    My first year done, with many more stories to come. Thank you to all my subscribers and readers for all your support. Read more

  • I have been blessed with a beautiful view outside my window. A red deer often comes into the grasslands, rummages around, and then relaxes in the sun. Nothing seems to worry this deer. It just lives in the moment, and that is the best way. The birds sing in the trees. I have always noticed… Read more

  • I can find life very overwhelming and put pressure on myself. So, I am thinking about ways to help life feel less out of control. There are many ways I take life too seriously, which I feel adds to my problems. I can overreact to slight mistakes and stress about small things. I have to… Read more

  • I have been thinking a lot about community lately. Especially now, with everything that is going on around us. For me, I have learned that strong communities are essential for survival and success. I understand that standing together is important, and that a lack of unity leads to a breakdown of trust, creates division (with… Read more

  • When starting freelance or any type of writing, you have to spend time writing each day. It takes a lot of practise to get it to a good standard. This is not something that happens overnight, and good writing takes time to perfect. Writing to a writer is like sport to an athlete, as you… Read more

  • Every morning, I sit with my coffee and gaze out my window at the view. It is time to be alone and gather my thoughts for the day ahead. I always wonder why people rush around the way they do. There seems to be no time to think. Life is just a race to see… Read more

  • I have often been told that the simple things in life make us happy. I think there is truth in that statement. Happiness for me is contentment, keeping life simple and focussing on my goals. What It Means for Me to Be Content Not wanting more and being happy with what I have is what… Read more

  • My Home

    What I Love the Most Image by Greg Montani from Pixabay Image by Jimmy Fisher from Pixabay Read more

  • Image by Louise. A deer that visits regularly. Read more