First-person reflections, essays, and lived experience writing for, by, and with neurodivergent communities.
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An Ode to Future Joy
another me at the roundtable is future Joy. she didn't say much. she didn't say anything. in fact, she showed me something. she got up from the table, pulled out a projector, and showed me what life could and will look like.
When Autism Disables: Living the Reality of Migraine, Burnout, and Limits
Disability acceptance is not about denial. It is not about pretending these limits do not exist. It is about saying: this is real, this is valid, and I am still whole.
The Prison of Perceived Rejection: Learning to Live With RSD
I’ve been dealing with rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) my entire life, even with no awareness of what RSD was.
Masking as a Neurodivergent Therapist Intern
Masking may have been necessary once, but the work ahead is different. It is about reclaiming my space, showing up authentically, and demonstrating to myself and others that being made differently does not mean being made wrong.
Hyper-fixation and Special Interests: How Love Presents
The secret is, hyperfixations and special interests come about because of the love we feel for things. It's telling, the joy we get from investing and learning and creating and even destroying.
Unmasking Reimagined: A Late-Diagnosed Perspective
By existing in society as an AuDHD adult and refusing to hide who I am, I’ll be helping to tear down one misconception at a time.
Unmasking My Brain at 46
It confirmed what I had already suspected: I was autistic. This has always been my truth; all I had to do was stop masking long enough to see it.
What If The Problem Isn’t You?
If you’ve ever felt like the world wasn’t made for your brain, you’re not alone. You’re not too much. You’re not a problem to solve.
Share Your Voice!
The Bouncy Brain is a space for curious, thoughtful, and often nonlinear minds. We’re building a safe, neurodivergent-affirming space and we want to include your voice.
If you have insights, lived experience, reflections, creative ideas, or practical tools to share around neurodivergence, inclusion, or community care, we’d love to hear from you.
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All are welcome.
“Neurodivergent people aren’t broken — we’re brilliant. When we’re supported, we bring hyperfocus, creative problem-solving and loyalty to our work. But we can’t contribute if we’re pushed out before we’ve even been given a fair shot.”
— Tehnyat J. Sohail, The Salt Lake Tribune
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