31/08/2026
Being neurodivergent has never been the problem for me.
Having to fit into toxic systems definition of ‘normal’ is.
Seeing through the veil but being repeatedly gaslit about your vision is.
Predicting a slow-mo car crash as a situation unfolds but no-one listening is.
Having to conform to rules that make zero sense is.
Demanding respect from toxic and abusive authority is.
Fearing for your security and safety if you don’t meet expectations is.
Having zero agency and flexibility is.
Being othered, labelled and boxed in, is.
The response to our neurodivergence IS traumatic. Repeated exposure to toxic opinions and environments that do not support you IS traumatic.
I have empathy for those people who see their neurodivergence as a superpower and those who see it as a crippling burden. To me, we are like orchids and need certain conditions and care to truly thrive.
Since making the decision to leave the corporate world in 2021, I have realised that my mind and body needs freedom and flexibility. I naturally ebb and flow between deep creativity, innovation and output, and deep rest and nourishment. My environment is a key part of allowing my mind and nervous system to thrive. This realisation can from reclaiming myself and who I really am, not who the world told me I am. It can with deep Self trust, love and leadership.
Many courageous people are either deciding to move to Self-employed careers or are taking the lead in the workplace to create a more inclusive, nourishing and flexible way of working.
Here’s to continue to collapse systems that have only ever benefitted those at the top and here’s to creating the fertile ground personally and professionally where we can lead ourselves and truly THRIVE.
Where its not about just ‘work’ and productivity, but we flow, get curious, create and innovate together 🧡
Are you ready to create the foundations for you to thrice? Comment COURAGE for the link to my COurAgeous Confidence group programme starting 9/9 ✨